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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,544.72, 4,892.84 and 2,217.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,544.72, 4,892.84 and 2,217.58 is: 3,060.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,544.72 : 4,892.84 = 2,217.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,544.72/4,892.84 = 2,217.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,544.72x = 4,892.84 × 2,217.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,544.72x = 10,850,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,850,264.13/3,544.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.97

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