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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.16, 5,005.40 and 2,055.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.16, 5,005.40 and 2,055.22 is: 2,836.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.16 : 5,005.40 = 2,055.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.16/5,005.40 = 2,055.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.16x = 5,005.40 × 2,055.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.16x = 10,287,198.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,287,198.19/3,627.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.16

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