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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,606.93, 4,975.22 and 2,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,606.93, 4,975.22 and 2,332.50 is: 3,217.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,606.93 : 4,975.22 = 2,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,606.93/4,975.22 = 2,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,606.93x = 4,975.22 × 2,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,606.93x = 11,604,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,604,687.82/3,606.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,217.33

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