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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.28, 5,004.30 and 1,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.28, 5,004.30 and 1,970.28 is: 2,719.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.28 : 5,004.30 = 1,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.28/5,004.30 = 1,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.28x = 5,004.30 × 1,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.28x = 9,859,872.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,859,872.20/3,626.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.00

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