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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,623.59, 5,005.72 and 2,833.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,623.59, 5,005.72 and 2,833.84 is: 3,914.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,623.59 : 5,005.72 = 2,833.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,623.59/5,005.72 = 2,833.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,623.59x = 5,005.72 × 2,833.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,623.59x = 14,185,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185,399.18/3,623.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,914.74

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