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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.53, 5,006.45 and 2,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.53, 5,006.45 and 2,056.13 is: 2,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.53 : 5,006.45 = 2,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.53/5,006.45 = 2,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.53x = 5,006.45 × 2,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.53x = 10,293,912.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,912.04/3,627.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.72

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