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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,672.93, 5,068.64 and 1,994.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,672.93, 5,068.64 and 1,994.33 is: 2,752.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,672.93 : 5,068.64 = 1,994.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,672.93/5,068.64 = 1,994.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,672.93x = 5,068.64 × 1,994.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,672.93x = 10,108,505.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,108,505.50/3,672.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.17

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