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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652, 5,039.76 and 1,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652, 5,039.76 and 1,996 is: 2,754.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652 : 5,039.76 = 1,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652/5,039.76 = 1,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652x = 5,039.76 × 1,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652x = 10,059,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,059,360.96/3,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.48

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