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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.97, 5,005.40 and 2,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.97, 5,005.40 and 2,209.68 is: 3,050.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.97 : 5,005.40 = 2,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.97/5,005.40 = 2,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.97x = 5,005.40 × 2,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.97x = 11,060,321.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,060,321.22/3,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,050.31

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