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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.49, 5,001.97 and 2,506.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.49, 5,001.97 and 2,506.02 is: 3,457.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.49 : 5,001.97 = 2,506.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.49/5,001.97 = 2,506.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.49x = 5,001.97 × 2,506.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.49x = 12,535,024.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,535,024.33/3,625.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,457.48

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