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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.63, 5,004.95 and 2,055.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.63, 5,004.95 and 2,055.23 is: 2,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.63 : 5,004.95 = 2,055.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.63/5,004.95 = 2,055.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.63x = 5,004.95 × 2,055.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.63x = 10,286,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,286,288.09/3,626.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.33

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