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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.62, 5,065.41 and 1,992.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.62, 5,065.41 and 1,992.03 is: 2,748.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.62 : 5,065.41 = 1,992.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.62/5,065.41 = 1,992.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.62x = 5,065.41 × 1,992.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.62x = 10,090,448.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,090,448.68/3,670.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,748.98

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