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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,673.85, 5,069.96 and 1,995.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,673.85, 5,069.96 and 1,995.26 is: 2,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,673.85 : 5,069.96 = 1,995.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,673.85/5,069.96 = 1,995.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,673.85x = 5,069.96 × 1,995.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,673.85x = 10,115,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,115,860.55/3,673.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.48

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