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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.50, 5,069.38 and 1,994.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.50, 5,069.38 and 1,994.91 is: 2,752.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.50 : 5,069.38 = 1,994.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.50/5,069.38 = 1,994.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.50x = 5,069.38 × 1,994.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.50x = 10,112,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,112,956.86/3,673.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.95

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