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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.55, 5,007.77 and 2,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.55, 5,007.77 and 2,883.32 is: 3,977.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.55 : 5,007.77 = 2,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.55/5,007.77 = 2,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.55x = 5,007.77 × 2,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.55x = 14,438,988.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438,988.98/3,630.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.09

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