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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.90, 4,995.95 and 2,294.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.90, 4,995.95 and 2,294.12 is: 3,165.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.90 : 4,995.95 = 2,294.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.90/4,995.95 = 2,294.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.90x = 4,995.95 × 2,294.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.90x = 11,461,309.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,461,309.83/3,620.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,165.32

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