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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.53, 5,069.55 and 1,995

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.53, 5,069.55 and 1,995 is: 2,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.53 : 5,069.55 = 1,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.53/5,069.55 = 1,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.53x = 5,069.55 × 1,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.53x = 10,113,752.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,113,752.25/3,673.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.15

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