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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.25, 5,006.73 and 2,034.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.25, 5,006.73 and 2,034.78 is: 2,807.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.25 : 5,006.73 = 2,034.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.25/5,006.73 = 2,034.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.25x = 5,006.73 × 2,034.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.25x = 10,187,571.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,187,571.48/3,628.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,807.85

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