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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.31, 4,996.56 and 2,294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.31, 4,996.56 and 2,294.13 is: 3,166.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.31 : 4,996.56 = 2,294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.31/4,996.56 = 2,294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.31x = 4,996.56 × 2,294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.31x = 11,462,746.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,746.72/3,620.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.24

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