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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,568.83, 4,924.98 and 1,996.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,568.83, 4,924.98 and 1,996.92 is: 2,755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,568.83 : 4,924.98 = 1,996.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,568.83/4,924.98 = 1,996.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,568.83x = 4,924.98 × 1,996.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,568.83x = 9,834,783.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,834,783.41/3,568.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.75

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