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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,599.28, 4,967.22 and 2,202.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,599.28, 4,967.22 and 2,202.30 is: 3,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,599.28 : 4,967.22 = 2,202.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,599.28/4,967.22 = 2,202.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,599.28x = 4,967.22 × 2,202.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,599.28x = 10,939,308.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,939,308.61/3,599.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,039.30

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