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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,602.22, 4,967.83 and 3,073.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,602.22, 4,967.83 and 3,073.01 is: 4,238.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,602.22 : 4,967.83 = 3,073.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,602.22/4,967.83 = 3,073.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,602.22x = 4,967.83 × 3,073.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,602.22x = 15,266,212.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266,212.19/3,602.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,238.00

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