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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.67, 5,007.56 and 2,056.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.67, 5,007.56 and 2,056.77 is: 2,838.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.67 : 5,007.56 = 2,056.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.67/5,007.56 = 2,056.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.67x = 5,007.56 × 2,056.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.67x = 10,299,416.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,299,416.84/3,628.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.35

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