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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,541.61, 4,881.92 and 2,212.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,541.61, 4,881.92 and 2,212.94 is: 3,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,541.61 : 4,881.92 = 2,212.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,541.61/4,881.92 = 2,212.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,541.61x = 4,881.92 × 2,212.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,541.61x = 10,803,360.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,803,360.57/3,541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.41

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