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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,568.79, 4,924.35 and 1,996.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,568.79, 4,924.35 and 1,996.58 is: 2,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,568.79 : 4,924.35 = 1,996.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,568.79/4,924.35 = 1,996.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,568.79x = 4,924.35 × 1,996.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,568.79x = 9,831,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,831,834.10/3,568.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.95

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