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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.37, 4,995.42 and 2,294.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.37, 4,995.42 and 2,294.52 is: 3,166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.37 : 4,995.42 = 2,294.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.37/4,995.42 = 2,294.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.37x = 4,995.42 × 2,294.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.37x = 11,462,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,462,091.10/3,620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.00

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