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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.70, 5,072.45 and 1,997.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.70, 5,072.45 and 1,997.11 is: 2,756.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.70 : 5,072.45 = 1,997.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.70/5,072.45 = 1,997.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.70x = 5,072.45 × 1,997.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.70x = 10,130,240.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,130,240.62/3,675.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.00

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