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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.47, 5,004.18 and 2,783.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.47, 5,004.18 and 2,783.67 is: 3,843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.47 : 5,004.18 = 2,783.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.47/5,004.18 = 2,783.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.47x = 5,004.18 × 2,783.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.47x = 13,929,990.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929,990.43/3,624.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.32

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