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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,535.88, 4,879.12 and 2,190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,535.88, 4,879.12 and 2,190.88 is: 3,023.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,535.88 : 4,879.12 = 2,190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,535.88/4,879.12 = 2,190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,535.88x = 4,879.12 × 2,190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,535.88x = 10,689,555.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,689,555.47/3,535.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.17

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