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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,632.06, 5,010.91 and 2,215.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,632.06, 5,010.91 and 2,215.27 is: 3,056.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,632.06 : 5,010.91 = 2,215.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,632.06/5,010.91 = 2,215.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,632.06x = 5,010.91 × 2,215.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,632.06x = 11,100,507.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,100,507.52/3,632.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,056.26

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