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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,528.74, 4,866.30 and 2,112.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,528.74, 4,866.30 and 2,112.20 is: 2,912.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,528.74 : 4,866.30 = 2,112.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,528.74/4,866.30 = 2,112.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,528.74x = 4,866.30 × 2,112.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,528.74x = 10,278,598.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,598.86/3,528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,912.82

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