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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.81, 4,998.41 and 2,295.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.81, 4,998.41 and 2,295.87 is: 3,170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.81 : 4,998.41 = 2,295.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.81/4,998.41 = 2,295.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.81x = 4,998.41 × 2,295.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.81x = 11,475,699.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475,699.57/3,619.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,170.25

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