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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.33, 5,431.46 and 2,920.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.33, 5,431.46 and 2,920.76 is: 4,373.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.33 : 5,431.46 = 2,920.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.33/5,431.46 = 2,920.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.33x = 5,431.46 × 2,920.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.33x = 15,863,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,863,969.72/3,627.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.45

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