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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.44, 4,996.74 and 2,294.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.44, 4,996.74 and 2,294.27 is: 3,166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.44 : 4,996.74 = 2,294.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.44/4,996.74 = 2,294.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.44x = 4,996.74 × 2,294.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.44x = 11,463,870.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,463,870.68/3,620.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.43

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