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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.65, 5,007.35 and 2,135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.65, 5,007.35 and 2,135.50 is: 2,947.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.65 : 5,007.35 = 2,135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.65/5,007.35 = 2,135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.65x = 5,007.35 × 2,135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.65x = 10,693,195.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,693,195.93/3,627.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.69

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