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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.53, 5,005.07 and 2,055.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.53, 5,005.07 and 2,055.13 is: 2,836.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.53 : 5,005.07 = 2,055.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.53/5,005.07 = 2,055.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.53x = 5,005.07 × 2,055.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.53x = 10,286,059.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,286,059.23/3,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.34

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