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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.15, 5,004.41 and 2,209.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.15, 5,004.41 and 2,209.50 is: 3,049.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.15 : 5,004.41 = 2,209.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.15/5,004.41 = 2,209.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.15x = 5,004.41 × 2,209.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.15x = 11,057,232.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,057,232.85/3,626.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.31

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