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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.61, 5,005.14 and 2,033.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.61, 5,005.14 and 2,033.69 is: 2,806.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.61 : 5,005.14 = 2,033.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.61/5,005.14 = 2,033.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.61x = 5,005.14 × 2,033.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.61x = 10,178,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,178,896.91/3,626.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,806.72

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