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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.62, 5,004.43 and 2,011.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.62, 5,004.43 and 2,011.43 is: 2,775.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.62 : 5,004.43 = 2,011.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.62/5,004.43 = 2,011.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.62x = 5,004.43 × 2,011.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.62x = 10,066,079.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,066,079.43/3,626.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,775.61

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