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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.46, 5,005.83 and 2,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.46, 5,005.83 and 2,055.52 is: 2,836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.46 : 5,005.83 = 2,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.46/5,005.83 = 2,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.46x = 5,005.83 × 2,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.46x = 10,289,583.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289,583.68/3,627.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.58

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