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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.66, 4,983.93 and 2,194.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.66, 4,983.93 and 2,194.97 is: 3,028.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.66 : 4,983.93 = 2,194.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.66/4,983.93 = 2,194.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.66x = 4,983.93 × 2,194.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.66x = 10,939,551.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,551.91/3,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.96

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