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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.77, 4,996.22 and 3,084.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.77, 4,996.22 and 3,084.89 is: 4,253.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.77 : 4,996.22 = 3,084.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.77/4,996.22 = 3,084.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.77x = 4,996.22 × 3,084.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.77x = 15,412,748.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,412,748.71/3,623.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.23

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