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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.20, 4,887.36 and 2,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.20, 4,887.36 and 2,215.68 is: 3,057.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.20 : 4,887.36 = 2,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.20/4,887.36 = 2,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.20x = 4,887.36 × 2,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.20x = 10,828,825.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,828,825.80/3,541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.95

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