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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,805.56, 5,713.59 and 2,632.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,805.56, 5,713.59 and 2,632.68 is: 3,952.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,805.56 : 5,713.59 = 2,632.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,805.56/5,713.59 = 2,632.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,805.56x = 5,713.59 × 2,632.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,805.56x = 15,042,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,042,054.12/3,805.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.65

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