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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.44, 5,001.84 and 2,227.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.44, 5,001.84 and 2,227.68 is: 3,073.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.44 : 5,001.84 = 2,227.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.44/5,001.84 = 2,227.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.44x = 5,001.84 × 2,227.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.44x = 11,142,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,142,498.93/3,625.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,073.42

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