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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.53, 5,007.83 and 2,057.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.53, 5,007.83 and 2,057.13 is: 2,839.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.53 : 5,007.83 = 2,057.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.53/5,007.83 = 2,057.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.53x = 5,007.83 × 2,057.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.53x = 10,301,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301,747.04/3,628.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,839.10

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