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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,611.87, 4,984.71 and 2,195.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,611.87, 4,984.71 and 2,195.22 is: 3,029.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,611.87 : 4,984.71 = 2,195.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,611.87/4,984.71 = 2,195.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,611.87x = 4,984.71 × 2,195.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,611.87x = 10,942,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,535.09/3,611.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.61

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