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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.73, 5,009.54 and 2,213.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.73, 5,009.54 and 2,213.27 is: 3,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.73 : 5,009.54 = 2,213.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.73/5,009.54 = 2,213.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.73x = 5,009.54 × 2,213.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.73x = 11,087,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,087,428.48/3,629.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,054.62

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