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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.76, 5,003.54 and 1,969.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.76, 5,003.54 and 1,969.76 is: 2,718.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.76 : 5,003.54 = 1,969.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.76/5,003.54 = 1,969.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.76x = 5,003.54 × 1,969.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.76x = 9,855,772.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,855,772.95/3,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.26

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