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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.58, 5,004.58 and 2,114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.58, 5,004.58 and 2,114.04 is: 2,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.58 : 5,004.58 = 2,114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.58/5,004.58 = 2,114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.58x = 5,004.58 × 2,114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.58x = 10,579,882.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,579,882.30/3,626.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.32

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