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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.50, 4,904.25 and 2,296.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.50, 4,904.25 and 2,296.22 is: 3,167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.50 : 4,904.25 = 2,296.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.50/4,904.25 = 2,296.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.50x = 4,904.25 × 2,296.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.50x = 11,261,236.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,261,236.94/3,555.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.27

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