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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.79, 4,982.10 and 2,196.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.79, 4,982.10 and 2,196.70 is: 3,029.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.79 : 4,982.10 = 2,196.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.79/4,982.10 = 2,196.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.79x = 4,982.10 × 2,196.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.79x = 10,944,179.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,944,179.07/3,612.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,029.29

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