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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.84, 4,995.53 and 2,294.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.84, 4,995.53 and 2,294.35 is: 3,165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.84 : 4,995.53 = 2,294.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.84/4,995.53 = 2,294.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.84x = 4,995.53 × 2,294.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.84x = 11,461,478.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,461,478.90/3,620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.42

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