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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,642.68, 5,027.28 and 2,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,642.68, 5,027.28 and 2,070.92 is: 2,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,642.68 : 5,027.28 = 2,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,642.68/5,027.28 = 2,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,642.68x = 5,027.28 × 2,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,642.68x = 10,411,094.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,411,094.70/3,642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.09

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