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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.22, 5,413.13 and 2,127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.22, 5,413.13 and 2,127.94 is: 3,188.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.22 : 5,413.13 = 2,127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.22/5,413.13 = 2,127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.22x = 5,413.13 × 2,127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.22x = 11,518,791.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,518,791.68/3,612.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.84

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