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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,667.78, 5,061.52 and 1,989.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,667.78, 5,061.52 and 1,989.23 is: 2,745.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,667.78 : 5,061.52 = 1,989.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,667.78/5,061.52 = 1,989.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,667.78x = 5,061.52 × 1,989.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,667.78x = 10,068,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,068,492.18/3,667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,745.12

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