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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.57, 4,983.17 and 2,195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.57, 4,983.17 and 2,195.54 is: 3,028.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.57 : 4,983.17 = 2,195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.57/4,983.17 = 2,195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.57x = 4,983.17 × 2,195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.57x = 10,940,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940,749.06/3,612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,028.52

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