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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.77, 4,996.71 and 2,204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.77, 4,996.71 and 2,204.87 is: 3,041.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.77 : 4,996.71 = 2,204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.77/4,996.71 = 2,204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.77x = 4,996.71 × 2,204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.77x = 11,017,095.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,017,095.98/3,621.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,041.91

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