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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,621.53, 4,996.55 and 2,027.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,621.53, 4,996.55 and 2,027.94 is: 2,797.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,621.53 : 4,996.55 = 2,027.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,621.53/4,996.55 = 2,027.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,621.53x = 4,996.55 × 2,027.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,621.53x = 10,132,693.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132,693.47/3,621.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,797.90

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