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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.27, 5,003.31 and 2,053.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.27, 5,003.31 and 2,053.06 is: 2,833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.27 : 5,003.31 = 2,053.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.27/5,003.31 = 2,053.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.27x = 5,003.31 × 2,053.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.27x = 10,272,095.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,272,095.63/3,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,833.47

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