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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,620.93, 4,997.14 and 2,027.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,620.93, 4,997.14 and 2,027.73 is: 2,798.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,620.93 : 4,997.14 = 2,027.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,620.93/4,997.14 = 2,027.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,620.93x = 4,997.14 × 2,027.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,620.93x = 10,132,845.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,845.62/3,620.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,798.41

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