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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.71, 5,006.07 and 2,055.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.71, 5,006.07 and 2,055.50 is: 2,836.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.71 : 5,006.07 = 2,055.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.71/5,006.07 = 2,055.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.71x = 5,006.07 × 2,055.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.71x = 10,289,976.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,289,976.89/3,627.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,836.49

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