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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.48, 5,003.52 and 2,210.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.48, 5,003.52 and 2,210.21 is: 3,049.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.48 : 5,003.52 = 2,210.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.48/5,003.52 = 2,210.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.48x = 5,003.52 × 2,210.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.48x = 11,058,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,058,829.94/3,626.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.47

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