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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.08, 4,982.52 and 2,283.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.08, 4,982.52 and 2,283.48 is: 3,149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.08 : 4,982.52 = 2,283.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.08/4,982.52 = 2,283.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.08x = 4,982.52 × 2,283.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.08x = 11,377,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,377,493.33/3,612.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,149.84

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