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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,652.29, 5,040.15 and 1,973.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,652.29, 5,040.15 and 1,973.69 is: 2,723.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,652.29 : 5,040.15 = 1,973.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,652.29/5,040.15 = 1,973.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,652.29x = 5,040.15 × 1,973.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,652.29x = 9,947,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,947,668.45/3,652.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,723.68

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