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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.77, 5,002.61 and 2,209.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.77, 5,002.61 and 2,209.30 is: 3,049.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.77 : 5,002.61 = 2,209.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.77/5,002.61 = 2,209.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.77x = 5,002.61 × 2,209.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.77x = 11,052,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,052,242.72/3,624.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.09

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