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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.27, 5,002.92 and 2,209.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.27, 5,002.92 and 2,209.37 is: 3,048.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.27 : 5,002.92 = 2,209.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.27/5,002.92 = 2,209.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.27x = 5,002.92 × 2,209.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.27x = 11,053,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,053,301.36/3,626.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.12

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