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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.57, 4,985.39 and 2,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.57, 4,985.39 and 2,215.32 is: 3,057.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.57 : 4,985.39 = 2,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.57/4,985.39 = 2,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.57x = 4,985.39 × 2,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.57x = 11,044,223.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,044,223.10/3,612.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.17

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