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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.85, 5,009.25 and 2,057.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.85, 5,009.25 and 2,057.95 is: 2,840.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.85 : 5,009.25 = 2,057.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.85/5,009.25 = 2,057.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.85x = 5,009.25 × 2,057.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.85x = 10,308,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308,760.99/3,629.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,840.00

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