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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.60, 5,002.98 and 2,492.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.60, 5,002.98 and 2,492.26 is: 3,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.60 : 5,002.98 = 2,492.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.60/5,002.98 = 2,492.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.60x = 5,002.98 × 2,492.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.60x = 12,468,726.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,468,726.93/3,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.08

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