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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,536.55, 4,881.96 and 2,209.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,536.55, 4,881.96 and 2,209.98 is: 3,050.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,536.55 : 4,881.96 = 2,209.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,536.55/4,881.96 = 2,209.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,536.55x = 4,881.96 × 2,209.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,536.55x = 10,789,033.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,789,033.96/3,536.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.72

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