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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.62, 4,996.99 and 2,294.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.62, 4,996.99 and 2,294.45 is: 3,166.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.62 : 4,996.99 = 2,294.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.62/4,996.99 = 2,294.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.62x = 4,996.99 × 2,294.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.62x = 11,465,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,465,343.71/3,620.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,166.68

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