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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,670.82, 5,065.68 and 1,992.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,670.82, 5,065.68 and 1,992.18 is: 2,749.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,670.82 : 5,065.68 = 1,992.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,670.82/5,065.68 = 1,992.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,670.82x = 5,065.68 × 1,992.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,670.82x = 10,091,746.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,091,746.38/3,670.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.18

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