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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.01, 4,996.80 and 2,127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.01, 4,996.80 and 2,127.89 is: 2,937.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.01 : 4,996.80 = 2,127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.01/4,996.80 = 2,127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.01x = 4,996.80 × 2,127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.01x = 10,632,630.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,632,630.11/3,620.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,937.18

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