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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,630.61, 5,007.89 and 2,137.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,630.61, 5,007.89 and 2,137.27 is: 2,948.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,630.61 : 5,007.89 = 2,137.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,630.61/5,007.89 = 2,137.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,630.61x = 5,007.89 × 2,137.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,630.61x = 10,703,213.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,703,213.06/3,630.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,948.05

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