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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,622.83, 4,999.69 and 2,206.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,622.83, 4,999.69 and 2,206.29 is: 3,044.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,622.83 : 4,999.69 = 2,206.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,622.83/4,999.69 = 2,206.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,622.83x = 4,999.69 × 2,206.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,622.83x = 11,030,766.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,030,766.05/3,622.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,044.79

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