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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.67, 5,068.29 and 1,994.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.67, 5,068.29 and 1,994.08 is: 2,751.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.67 : 5,068.29 = 1,994.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.67/5,068.29 = 1,994.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.67x = 5,068.29 × 1,994.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.67x = 10,106,575.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106,575.72/3,672.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.83

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