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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.54, 4,984.70 and 2,195.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.54, 4,984.70 and 2,195.99 is: 3,030.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.54 : 4,984.70 = 2,195.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.54/4,984.70 = 2,195.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.54x = 4,984.70 × 2,195.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.54x = 10,946,351.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,946,351.35/3,612.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,030.10

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