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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,518.63, 4,853.72 and 2,322.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,518.63, 4,853.72 and 2,322.39 is: 3,203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,518.63 : 4,853.72 = 2,322.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,518.63/4,853.72 = 2,322.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,518.63x = 4,853.72 × 2,322.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,518.63x = 11,272,219.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,272,219.18/3,518.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.59

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