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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.37, 4,996.64 and 2,294.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.37, 4,996.64 and 2,294.20 is: 3,166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.37 : 4,996.64 = 2,294.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.37/4,996.64 = 2,294.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.37x = 4,996.64 × 2,294.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.37x = 11,463,284.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463,284.73/3,620.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.33

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