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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,676.08, 5,073.05 and 1,997.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,676.08, 5,073.05 and 1,997.52 is: 2,756.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,676.08 : 5,073.05 = 1,997.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,676.08/5,073.05 = 1,997.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,676.08x = 5,073.05 × 1,997.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,676.08x = 10,133,518.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,133,518.84/3,676.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.61

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