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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,568.65, 4,924.74 and 1,996.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,568.65, 4,924.74 and 1,996.74 is: 2,755.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,568.65 : 4,924.74 = 1,996.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,568.65/4,924.74 = 1,996.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,568.65x = 4,924.74 × 1,996.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,568.65x = 9,833,425.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,425.35/3,568.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.50

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