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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.68, 5,002.07 and 2,962.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.68, 5,002.07 and 2,962.46 is: 4,084.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.68 : 5,002.07 = 2,962.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.68/5,002.07 = 2,962.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.68x = 5,002.07 × 2,962.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.68x = 14,818,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818,392.47/3,627.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,084.82

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