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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,626.80, 5,004.98 and 1,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,626.80, 5,004.98 and 1,970.80 is: 2,719.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,626.80 : 5,004.98 = 1,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,626.80/5,004.98 = 1,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,626.80x = 5,004.98 × 1,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,626.80x = 9,863,814.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,863,814.58/3,626.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,719.70

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