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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.85, 4,995.59 and 2,128.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.85, 4,995.59 and 2,128.22 is: 2,936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.85 : 4,995.59 = 2,128.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.85/4,995.59 = 2,128.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.85x = 4,995.59 × 2,128.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.85x = 10,631,728.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,631,728.76/3,620.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,936.25

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