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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.67, 5,003.78 and 2,032.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.67, 5,003.78 and 2,032.59 is: 2,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.67 : 5,003.78 = 2,032.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.67/5,003.78 = 2,032.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.67x = 5,003.78 × 2,032.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.67x = 10,170,623.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,170,623.03/3,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.17

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