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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.76, 5,065.59 and 1,992.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.76, 5,065.59 and 1,992.17 is: 2,749.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.76 : 5,065.59 = 1,992.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.76/5,065.59 = 1,992.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.76x = 5,065.59 × 1,992.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.76x = 10,091,491.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,091,491.10/3,670.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.16

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