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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,522.79, 4,858.26 and 2,196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,522.79, 4,858.26 and 2,196.62 is: 3,029.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,522.79 : 4,858.26 = 2,196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,522.79/4,858.26 = 2,196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,522.79x = 4,858.26 × 2,196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,522.79x = 10,671,726.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671,726.79/3,522.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.34

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