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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.62, 5,003.45 and 2,053.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.62, 5,003.45 and 2,053.82 is: 2,834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.62 : 5,003.45 = 2,053.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.62/5,003.45 = 2,053.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.62x = 5,003.45 × 2,053.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.62x = 10,276,185.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,276,185.68/3,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.33

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