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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.49, 4,985.58 and 2,195.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.49, 4,985.58 and 2,195.86 is: 3,030.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.49 : 4,985.58 = 2,195.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.49/4,985.58 = 2,195.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.49x = 4,985.58 × 2,195.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.49x = 10,947,599.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,947,599.79/3,612.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.49

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