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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,567.84, 4,923.96 and 1,996.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,567.84, 4,923.96 and 1,996.08 is: 2,754.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,567.84 : 4,923.96 = 1,996.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,567.84/4,923.96 = 1,996.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,567.84x = 4,923.96 × 1,996.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,567.84x = 9,828,618.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,828,618.08/3,567.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.78

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