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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.22, 4,975.20 and 1,949.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.22, 4,975.20 and 1,949.22 is: 2,689.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.22 : 4,975.20 = 1,949.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.22/4,975.20 = 1,949.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.22x = 4,975.20 × 1,949.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.22x = 9,697,759.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697,759.34/3,605.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,689.92

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