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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,536.11, 4,878.59 and 2,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,536.11, 4,878.59 and 2,209.33 is: 3,048.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,536.11 : 4,878.59 = 2,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,536.11/4,878.59 = 2,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,536.11x = 4,878.59 × 2,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,536.11x = 10,778,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,778,415.24/3,536.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.10

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