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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.20, 5,002.92 and 2,228.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.20, 5,002.92 and 2,228.40 is: 3,075.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.20 : 5,002.92 = 2,228.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.20/5,002.92 = 2,228.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.20x = 5,002.92 × 2,228.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.20x = 11,148,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,148,506.93/3,625.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.28

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