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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.73, 5,069.78 and 1,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.73, 5,069.78 and 1,995.15 is: 2,753.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.73 : 5,069.78 = 1,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.73/5,069.78 = 1,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.73x = 5,069.78 × 1,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.73x = 10,114,971.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,114,971.57/3,673.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.32

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