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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.57, 4,985.07 and 2,350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.57, 4,985.07 and 2,350.40 is: 3,244.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.57 : 4,985.07 = 2,350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.57/4,985.07 = 2,350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.57x = 4,985.07 × 2,350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.57x = 11,716,908.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,716,908.53/3,611.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.27

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