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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.88, 5,006.58 and 2,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.88, 5,006.58 and 2,055.92 is: 2,837.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.88 : 5,006.58 = 2,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.88/5,006.58 = 2,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.88x = 5,006.58 × 2,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.88x = 10,293,127.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,293,127.95/3,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.23

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