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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.14, 4,999.89 and 2,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.14, 4,999.89 and 2,209.06 is: 3,046.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.14 : 4,999.89 = 2,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.14/4,999.89 = 2,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.14x = 4,999.89 × 2,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.14x = 11,045,057.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,045,057.00/3,625.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,046.79

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