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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.38, 5,005.98 and 2,055.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.38, 5,005.98 and 2,055.98 is: 2,837.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.38 : 5,005.98 = 2,055.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.38/5,005.98 = 2,055.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.38x = 5,005.98 × 2,055.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.38x = 10,292,169.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292,169.73/3,627.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.36

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