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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,683.94, 5,083.82 and 2,005.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,683.94, 5,083.82 and 2,005.32 is: 2,767.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,683.94 : 5,083.82 = 2,005.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,683.94/5,083.82 = 2,005.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,683.94x = 5,083.82 × 2,005.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,683.94x = 10,194,675.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,194,675.90/3,683.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,767.33

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