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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.91, 5,008.82 and 2,057.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.91, 5,008.82 and 2,057.91 is: 2,840.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.91 : 5,008.82 = 2,057.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.91/5,008.82 = 2,057.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.91x = 5,008.82 × 2,057.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.91x = 10,307,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307,690.48/3,628.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.44

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