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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.78, 5,069.90 and 1,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.78, 5,069.90 and 1,995.25 is: 2,753.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.78 : 5,069.90 = 1,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.78/5,069.90 = 1,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.78x = 5,069.90 × 1,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.78x = 10,115,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115,708.00/3,673.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.49

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