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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.87, 5,004.69 and 2,114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.87, 5,004.69 and 2,114.19 is: 2,917.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.87 : 5,004.69 = 2,114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.87/5,004.69 = 2,114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.87x = 5,004.69 × 2,114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.87x = 10,580,865.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,580,865.55/3,626.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,917.36

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