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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.79, 4,922.76 and 1,995.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.79, 4,922.76 and 1,995.85 is: 2,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.79 : 4,922.76 = 1,995.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.79/4,922.76 = 1,995.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.79x = 4,922.76 × 1,995.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.79x = 9,825,090.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,825,090.55/3,567.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.83

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