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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.32, 5,003.88 and 2,229.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.32, 5,003.88 and 2,229.24 is: 3,076.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.32 : 5,003.88 = 2,229.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.32/5,003.88 = 2,229.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.32x = 5,003.88 × 2,229.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.32x = 11,154,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,154,849.45/3,625.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.93

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