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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.27, 5,012.94 and 2,877.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.27, 5,012.94 and 2,877.93 is: 3,979.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.27 : 5,012.94 = 2,877.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.27/5,012.94 = 2,877.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.27x = 5,012.94 × 2,877.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.27x = 14,426,890.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426,890.41/3,625.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.54

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