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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.76, 4,996.51 and 2,027.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.76, 4,996.51 and 2,027.35 is: 2,797.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.76 : 4,996.51 = 2,027.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.76/4,996.51 = 2,027.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.76x = 4,996.51 × 2,027.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.76x = 10,129,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,129,674.55/3,620.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.67

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