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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.31, 4,997.94 and 2,295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.31, 4,997.94 and 2,295.13 is: 3,167.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.31 : 4,997.94 = 2,295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.31/4,997.94 = 2,295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.31x = 4,997.94 × 2,295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.31x = 11,470,922.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,470,922.03/3,621.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.62

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