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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.54, 5,005.94 and 2,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.54, 5,005.94 and 2,034.18 is: 2,807.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.54 : 5,005.94 = 2,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.54/5,005.94 = 2,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.54x = 5,005.94 × 2,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.54x = 10,182,983.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182,983.03/3,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.13

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