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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.98, 5,006.70 and 2,211.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.98, 5,006.70 and 2,211.74 is: 3,052.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.98 : 5,006.70 = 2,211.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.98/5,006.70 = 2,211.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.98x = 5,006.70 × 2,211.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.98x = 11,073,518.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,073,518.66/3,627.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,052.25

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