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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.51, 4,997.09 and 2,204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.51, 4,997.09 and 2,204.67 is: 3,042.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.51 : 4,997.09 = 2,204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.51/4,997.09 = 2,204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.51x = 4,997.09 × 2,204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.51x = 11,016,920.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,016,920.09/3,620.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.92

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