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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,628.97, 5,007.99 and 2,057.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,628.97, 5,007.99 and 2,057.06 is: 2,838.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,628.97 : 5,007.99 = 2,057.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,628.97/5,007.99 = 2,057.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,628.97x = 5,007.99 × 2,057.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,628.97x = 10,301,756.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301,756.14/3,628.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,838.76

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