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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.35, 4,996.43 and 2,204.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.35, 4,996.43 and 2,204.11 is: 3,041.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.35 : 4,996.43 = 2,204.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.35/4,996.43 = 2,204.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.35x = 4,996.43 × 2,204.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.35x = 11,012,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012,697.22/3,620.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.89

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