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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.75, 5,007.43 and 2,056.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.75, 5,007.43 and 2,056.89 is: 2,839.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.75 : 5,007.43 = 2,056.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.75/5,007.43 = 2,056.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.75x = 5,007.43 × 2,056.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.75x = 10,299,702.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299,702.51/3,627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.15

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