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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.87, 5,006.52 and 2,055.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.87, 5,006.52 and 2,055.93 is: 2,837.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.87 : 5,006.52 = 2,055.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.87/5,006.52 = 2,055.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.87x = 5,006.52 × 2,055.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.87x = 10,293,054.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,054.66/3,627.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.22

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