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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,581.49, 5,364.44 and 2,190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,581.49, 5,364.44 and 2,190.62 is: 3,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,581.49 : 5,364.44 = 2,190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,581.49/5,364.44 = 2,190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,581.49x = 5,364.44 × 2,190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,581.49x = 11,751,422.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,751,422.73/3,581.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,281.16

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