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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,697.65, 5,102.72 and 2,019.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,697.65, 5,102.72 and 2,019.08 is: 2,786.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,697.65 : 5,102.72 = 2,019.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,697.65/5,102.72 = 2,019.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,697.65x = 5,102.72 × 2,019.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,697.65x = 10,302,764.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,302,764.29/3,697.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,786.30

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