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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.44, 4,998.12 and 2,295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.44, 4,998.12 and 2,295.27 is: 3,167.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.44 : 4,998.12 = 2,295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.44/4,998.12 = 2,295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.44x = 4,998.12 × 2,295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.44x = 11,472,034.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,472,034.89/3,621.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.81

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