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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.75, 5,006.30 and 2,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.75, 5,006.30 and 2,055.95 is: 2,837.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.75 : 5,006.30 = 2,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.75/5,006.30 = 2,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.75x = 5,006.30 × 2,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.75x = 10,292,667.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292,667.17/3,627.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.20

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