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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.57, 5,065.37 and 1,991.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.57, 5,065.37 and 1,991.96 is: 2,748.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.57 : 5,065.37 = 1,991.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.57/5,065.37 = 1,991.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.57x = 5,065.37 × 1,991.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.57x = 10,090,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,004.47/3,670.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.90

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