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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,619.84, 4,996.64 and 2,222.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,619.84, 4,996.64 and 2,222.72 is: 3,068.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,619.84 : 4,996.64 = 2,222.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,619.84/4,996.64 = 2,222.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,619.84x = 4,996.64 × 2,222.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,619.84x = 11,106,131.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,106,131.66/3,619.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.13

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