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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,525.48, 4,861.81 and 2,108.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,525.48, 4,861.81 and 2,108.94 is: 2,908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,525.48 : 4,861.81 = 2,108.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,525.48/4,861.81 = 2,108.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,525.48x = 4,861.81 × 2,108.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,525.48x = 10,253,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,253,265.58/3,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,908.33

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