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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.20, 4,996.02 and 2,223.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.20, 4,996.02 and 2,223.40 is: 3,068.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.20 : 4,996.02 = 2,223.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.20/4,996.02 = 2,223.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.20x = 4,996.02 × 2,223.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.20x = 11,108,150.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,108,150.87/3,620.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.38

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