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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.38, 4,985.18 and 2,195.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.38, 4,985.18 and 2,195.58 is: 3,029.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.38 : 4,985.18 = 2,195.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.38/4,985.18 = 2,195.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.38x = 4,985.18 × 2,195.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.38x = 10,945,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,945,361.50/3,612.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.96

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