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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,615.23, 4,988.22 and 2,199.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,615.23, 4,988.22 and 2,199.66 is: 3,035.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,615.23 : 4,988.22 = 2,199.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,615.23/4,988.22 = 2,199.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,615.23x = 4,988.22 × 2,199.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,615.23x = 10,972,361.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972,361.05/3,615.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,035.04

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