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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,614.06, 4,987.50 and 2,042.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,614.06, 4,987.50 and 2,042.22 is: 2,818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,614.06 : 4,987.50 = 2,042.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,614.06/4,987.50 = 2,042.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,614.06x = 4,987.50 × 2,042.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,614.06x = 10,185,572.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,185,572.25/3,614.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.32

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