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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.61, 5,070.98 and 1,996.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.61, 5,070.98 and 1,996.03 is: 2,754.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.61 : 5,070.98 = 1,996.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.61/5,070.98 = 1,996.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.61x = 5,070.98 × 1,996.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.61x = 10,121,792.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,792.87/3,674.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.52

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