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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.94, 5,006.96 and 2,136.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.94, 5,006.96 and 2,136.23 is: 2,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.94 : 5,006.96 = 2,136.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.94/5,006.96 = 2,136.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.94x = 5,006.96 × 2,136.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.94x = 10,695,982.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,695,982.44/3,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.23

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