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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.94, 5,003.78 and 2,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.94, 5,003.78 and 2,054.18 is: 2,834.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.94 : 5,003.78 = 2,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.94/5,003.78 = 2,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.94x = 5,003.78 × 2,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.94x = 10,278,664.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,664.80/3,625.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.76

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