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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.14, 4,998.51 and 2,208.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.14, 4,998.51 and 2,208.06 is: 3,045.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.14 : 4,998.51 = 2,208.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.14/4,998.51 = 2,208.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.14x = 4,998.51 × 2,208.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.14x = 11,037,009.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,037,009.99/3,624.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,045.41

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