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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.74, 5,068.37 and 1,994.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.74, 5,068.37 and 1,994.14 is: 2,751.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.74 : 5,068.37 = 1,994.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.74/5,068.37 = 1,994.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.74x = 5,068.37 × 1,994.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.74x = 10,107,050.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,107,050.67/3,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.91

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