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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.60, 4,998.84 and 2,225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.60, 4,998.84 and 2,225.84 is: 3,070.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.60 : 4,998.84 = 2,225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.60/4,998.84 = 2,225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.60x = 4,998.84 × 2,225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.60x = 11,126,618.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,126,618.03/3,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,070.60

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