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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.76, 5,006.32 and 2,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.76, 5,006.32 and 2,055.84 is: 2,837.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.76 : 5,006.32 = 2,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.76/5,006.32 = 2,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.76x = 5,006.32 × 2,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.76x = 10,292,192.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,292,192.91/3,627.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.07

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