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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.73, 5,071.13 and 1,996.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.73, 5,071.13 and 1,996.14 is: 2,754.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.73 : 5,071.13 = 1,996.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.73/5,071.13 = 1,996.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.73x = 5,071.13 × 1,996.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.73x = 10,122,663.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,663.93/3,674.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.67

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