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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.63, 4,999.53 and 2,295.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.63, 4,999.53 and 2,295.85 is: 3,168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.63 : 4,999.53 = 2,295.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.63/4,999.53 = 2,295.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.63x = 4,999.53 × 2,295.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.63x = 11,478,134.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,478,134.47/3,622.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.46

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