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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,529.55, 4,870.44 and 2,112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,529.55, 4,870.44 and 2,112.95 is: 2,915.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,529.55 : 4,870.44 = 2,112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,529.55/4,870.44 = 2,112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,529.55x = 4,870.44 × 2,112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,529.55x = 10,290,996.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,290,996.20/3,529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,915.67

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