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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.27, 5,003.19 and 2,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.27, 5,003.19 and 2,208.62 is: 3,048.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.27 : 5,003.19 = 2,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.27/5,003.19 = 2,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.27x = 5,003.19 × 2,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.27x = 11,050,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050,145.50/3,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.09

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