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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,683.85, 5,083.72 and 2,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,683.85, 5,083.72 and 2,005.26 is: 2,767.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,683.85 : 5,083.72 = 2,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,683.85/5,083.72 = 2,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,683.85x = 5,083.72 × 2,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,683.85x = 10,194,180.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,180.37/3,683.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.26

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