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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,520.72, 4,855.56 and 2,193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,520.72, 4,855.56 and 2,193.04 is: 3,024.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,520.72 : 4,855.56 = 2,193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,520.72/4,855.56 = 2,193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,520.72x = 4,855.56 × 2,193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,520.72x = 10,648,437.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,648,437.30/3,520.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.51

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