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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.70, 4,996.71 and 2,223.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.70, 4,996.71 and 2,223.90 is: 3,069.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.70 : 4,996.71 = 2,223.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.70/4,996.71 = 2,223.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.70x = 4,996.71 × 2,223.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.70x = 11,112,183.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112,183.37/3,620.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.07

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