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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,658.74, 5,049.04 and 1,980.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,658.74, 5,049.04 and 1,980.17 is: 2,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,658.74 : 5,049.04 = 1,980.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,658.74/5,049.04 = 1,980.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,658.74x = 5,049.04 × 1,980.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,658.74x = 9,997,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,969.76/3,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,732.63

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