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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,617.64, 4,992.36 and 2,220.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,617.64, 4,992.36 and 2,220.39 is: 3,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,617.64 : 4,992.36 = 2,220.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,617.64/4,992.36 = 2,220.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,617.64x = 4,992.36 × 2,220.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,617.64x = 11,084,986.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084,986.22/3,617.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,064.15

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