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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.14, 4,995.98 and 2,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.14, 4,995.98 and 2,203.60 is: 3,041.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.14 : 4,995.98 = 2,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.14/4,995.98 = 2,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.14x = 4,995.98 × 2,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.14x = 11,009,148.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,009,148.05/3,620.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.09

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