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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.39, 4,982.73 and 2,285.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.39, 4,982.73 and 2,285.65 is: 3,153.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.39 : 4,982.73 = 2,285.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.39/4,982.73 = 2,285.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.39x = 4,982.73 × 2,285.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.39x = 11,388,776.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,388,776.82/3,611.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,153.57

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