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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,624.55, 5,004.70 and 2,783.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,624.55, 5,004.70 and 2,783.93 is: 3,843.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,624.55 : 5,004.70 = 2,783.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,624.55/5,004.70 = 2,783.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,624.55x = 5,004.70 × 2,783.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,624.55x = 13,932,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,932,702.49/3,624.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,843.98

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