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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,600.38, 4,967.19 and 2,422.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,600.38, 4,967.19 and 2,422.24 is: 3,341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,600.38 : 4,967.19 = 2,422.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,600.38/4,967.19 = 2,422.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,600.38x = 4,967.19 × 2,422.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,600.38x = 12,031,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,031,713.89/3,600.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.79

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