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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.22, 5,007.93 and 2,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.22, 5,007.93 and 2,385.94 is: 3,294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.22 : 5,007.93 = 2,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.22/5,007.93 = 2,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.22x = 5,007.93 × 2,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.22x = 11,948,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,948,620.50/3,627.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.15

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