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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.38, 4,922.98 and 1,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.38, 4,922.98 and 1,995.50 is: 2,753.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.38 : 4,922.98 = 1,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.38/4,922.98 = 1,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.38x = 4,922.98 × 1,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.38x = 9,823,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,823,813.91/3,567.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.79

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