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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.61, 5,005.68 and 2,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.61, 5,005.68 and 2,135.20 is: 2,946.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.61 : 5,005.68 = 2,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.61/5,005.68 = 2,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.61x = 5,005.68 × 2,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.61x = 10,688,127.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,688,127.94/3,627.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,946.33

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