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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.61, 5,068.22 and 1,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.61, 5,068.22 and 1,994.03 is: 2,751.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.61 : 5,068.22 = 1,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.61/5,068.22 = 1,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.61x = 5,068.22 × 1,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.61x = 10,106,147.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106,147.42/3,672.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.76

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