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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.52, 4,997.86 and 2,296.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.52, 4,997.86 and 2,296.04 is: 3,167.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.52 : 4,997.86 = 2,296.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.52/4,997.86 = 2,296.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.52x = 4,997.86 × 2,296.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.52x = 11,475,286.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,475,286.47/3,622.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.76

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