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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.95, 4,998.44 and 2,225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.95, 4,998.44 and 2,225.15 is: 3,070.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.95 : 4,998.44 = 2,225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.95/4,998.44 = 2,225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.95x = 4,998.44 × 2,225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.95x = 11,122,278.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,122,278.77/3,621.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.80

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