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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.48, 5,002.14 and 2,209.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.48, 5,002.14 and 2,209.21 is: 3,048.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.48 : 5,002.14 = 2,209.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.48/5,002.14 = 2,209.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.48x = 5,002.14 × 2,209.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.48x = 11,050,761.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050,761.06/3,625.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.09

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