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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,675.75, 5,072.54 and 2,019.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,675.75, 5,072.54 and 2,019.75 is: 2,787.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,675.75 : 5,072.54 = 2,019.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,675.75/5,072.54 = 2,019.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,675.75x = 5,072.54 × 2,019.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,675.75x = 10,245,262.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,245,262.67/3,675.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,787.26

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