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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.31, 5,005.22 and 2,228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.31, 5,005.22 and 2,228.25 is: 3,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.31 : 5,005.22 = 2,228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.31/5,005.22 = 2,228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.31x = 5,005.22 × 2,228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.31x = 11,152,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152,870.32/3,626.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.54

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