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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,568.52, 4,924.66 and 1,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,568.52, 4,924.66 and 1,996.62 is: 2,755.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,568.52 : 4,924.66 = 1,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,568.52/4,924.66 = 1,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,568.52x = 4,924.66 × 1,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,568.52x = 9,832,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,832,674.65/3,568.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.39

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