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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.72, 4,994.58 and 2,222.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.72, 4,994.58 and 2,222.92 is: 3,067.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.72 : 4,994.58 = 2,222.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.72/4,994.58 = 2,222.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.72x = 4,994.58 × 2,222.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.72x = 11,102,551.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102,551.77/3,619.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.24

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