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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.31, 4,982.33 and 2,212.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.31, 4,982.33 and 2,212.25 is: 3,052.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.31 : 4,982.33 = 2,212.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.31/4,982.33 = 2,212.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.31x = 4,982.33 × 2,212.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.31x = 11,022,159.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,022,159.54/3,610.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.97

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