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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.89, 5,003.70 and 1,969.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.89, 5,003.70 and 1,969.89 is: 2,718.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.89 : 5,003.70 = 1,969.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.89/5,003.70 = 1,969.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.89x = 5,003.70 × 1,969.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.89x = 9,856,738.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,856,738.59/3,625.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,718.43

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