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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.08, 4,985.04 and 2,812.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.08, 4,985.04 and 2,812.84 is: 3,883.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.08 : 4,985.04 = 2,812.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.08/4,985.04 = 2,812.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.08x = 4,985.04 × 2,812.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.08x = 14,022,119.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,022,119.91/3,611.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.08

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