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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.74, 5,072.40 and 1,997.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.74, 5,072.40 and 1,997.08 is: 2,755.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.74 : 5,072.40 = 1,997.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.74/5,072.40 = 1,997.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.74x = 5,072.40 × 1,997.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.74x = 10,129,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,129,975.91/3,675.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.90

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