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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.72, 5,004.57 and 2,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.72, 5,004.57 and 2,033.13 is: 2,805.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.72 : 5,004.57 = 2,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.72/5,004.57 = 2,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.72x = 5,004.57 × 2,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.72x = 10,174,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,174,941.40/3,626.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.55

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