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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.63, 5,006.34 and 2,055.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.63, 5,006.34 and 2,055.83 is: 2,837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.63 : 5,006.34 = 2,055.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.63/5,006.34 = 2,055.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.63x = 5,006.34 × 2,055.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.63x = 10,292,158.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292,158.93/3,627.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.16

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