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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.65, 5,069.64 and 1,995.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.65, 5,069.64 and 1,995.05 is: 2,753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.65 : 5,069.64 = 1,995.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.65/5,069.64 = 1,995.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.65x = 5,069.64 × 1,995.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.65x = 10,114,185.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114,185.28/3,673.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.17

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