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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.83, 5,068.56 and 1,994.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.83, 5,068.56 and 1,994.27 is: 2,752.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.83 : 5,068.56 = 1,994.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.83/5,068.56 = 1,994.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.83x = 5,068.56 × 1,994.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.83x = 10,108,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108,084.99/3,672.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.12

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