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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.17, 4,996.61 and 2,204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.17, 4,996.61 and 2,204.32 is: 3,042.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.17 : 4,996.61 = 2,204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.17/4,996.61 = 2,204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.17x = 4,996.61 × 2,204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.17x = 11,014,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,014,141.73/3,620.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.44

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