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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,610.58, 4,982.61 and 2,194.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,610.58, 4,982.61 and 2,194.15 is: 3,027.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,610.58 : 4,982.61 = 2,194.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,610.58/4,982.61 = 2,194.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,610.58x = 4,982.61 × 2,194.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,610.58x = 10,932,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,932,593.73/3,610.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.93

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