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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,629.25, 5,008.37 and 1,973.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,629.25, 5,008.37 and 1,973.25 is: 2,723.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,629.25 : 5,008.37 = 1,973.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,629.25/5,008.37 = 1,973.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,629.25x = 5,008.37 × 1,973.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,629.25x = 9,882,756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,882,756.24/3,629.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.09

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