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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,618.08, 4,993.60 and 2,221.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,618.08, 4,993.60 and 2,221.60 is: 3,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,618.08 : 4,993.60 = 2,221.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,618.08/4,993.60 = 2,221.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,618.08x = 4,993.60 × 2,221.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,618.08x = 11,093,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,093,781.76/3,618.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.21

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