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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,568.61, 4,924.70 and 1,996.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,568.61, 4,924.70 and 1,996.70 is: 2,755.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,568.61 : 4,924.70 = 1,996.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,568.61/4,924.70 = 1,996.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,568.61x = 4,924.70 × 1,996.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,568.61x = 9,833,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,113.88/3,568.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.45

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