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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.06, 4,996.89 and 2,223.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.06, 4,996.89 and 2,223.78 is: 3,068.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.06 : 4,996.89 = 2,223.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.06/4,996.89 = 2,223.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.06x = 4,996.89 × 2,223.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.06x = 11,111,984.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,111,984.04/3,621.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.71

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