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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.57, 5,013.05 and 2,927.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.57, 5,013.05 and 2,927.73 is: 4,045.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.57 : 5,013.05 = 2,927.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.57/5,013.05 = 2,927.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.57x = 5,013.05 × 2,927.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.57x = 14,676,842.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,676,842.24/3,627.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,045.92

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