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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.92, 4,996.20 and 2,204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.92, 4,996.20 and 2,204.23 is: 3,041.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.92 : 4,996.20 = 2,204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.92/4,996.20 = 2,204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.92x = 4,996.20 × 2,204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.92x = 11,012,773.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,012,773.93/3,620.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.43

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