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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,627.99, 5,006.41 and 2,034.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,627.99, 5,006.41 and 2,034.77 is: 2,807.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,627.99 : 5,006.41 = 2,034.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,627.99/5,006.41 = 2,034.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,627.99x = 5,006.41 × 2,034.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,627.99x = 10,186,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,186,890.92/3,627.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.86

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