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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.85, 5,480.65 and 2,193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.85, 5,480.65 and 2,193.02 is: 3,290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.85 : 5,480.65 = 2,193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.85/5,480.65 = 2,193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.85x = 5,480.65 × 2,193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.85x = 12,019,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,019,147.66/3,652.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.35

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