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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,537.54, 4,881.83 and 2,212.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,537.54, 4,881.83 and 2,212.03 is: 3,052.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,537.54 : 4,881.83 = 2,212.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,537.54/4,881.83 = 2,212.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,537.54x = 4,881.83 × 2,212.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,537.54x = 10,798,754.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,798,754.41/3,537.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.62

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