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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.54, 4,999.27 and 2,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.54, 4,999.27 and 2,835.22 is: 3,912.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.54 : 4,999.27 = 2,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.54/4,999.27 = 2,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.54x = 4,999.27 × 2,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.54x = 14,174,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,174,030.29/3,622.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,912.73

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