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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.32, 4,996.44 and 2,222.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.32, 4,996.44 and 2,222.24 is: 3,066.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.32 : 4,996.44 = 2,222.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.32/4,996.44 = 2,222.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.32x = 4,996.44 × 2,222.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.32x = 11,103,288.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103,288.83/3,620.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.94

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