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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,549.23, 4,893.59 and 2,220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,549.23, 4,893.59 and 2,220.62 is: 3,061.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,549.23 : 4,893.59 = 2,220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,549.23/4,893.59 = 2,220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,549.23x = 4,893.59 × 2,220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,549.23x = 10,866,768.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866,768.25/3,549.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.73

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