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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,607.88, 4,980.24 and 2,822.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,607.88, 4,980.24 and 2,822.16 is: 3,895.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,607.88 : 4,980.24 = 2,822.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,607.88/4,980.24 = 2,822.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,607.88x = 4,980.24 × 2,822.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,607.88x = 14,055,034.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,055,034.12/3,607.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,895.65

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