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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,674.93, 5,071.38 and 1,996.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,674.93, 5,071.38 and 1,996.32 is: 2,754.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,674.93 : 5,071.38 = 1,996.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,674.93/5,071.38 = 1,996.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,674.93x = 5,071.38 × 1,996.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,674.93x = 10,124,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,080.33/3,674.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.91

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