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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.97, 5,003.37 and 2,054.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.97, 5,003.37 and 2,054.06 is: 2,834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.97 : 5,003.37 = 2,054.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.97/5,003.37 = 2,054.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.97x = 5,003.37 × 2,054.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.97x = 10,277,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,277,215.93/3,625.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.34

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