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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,568.84, 4,924.42 and 1,996.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,568.84, 4,924.42 and 1,996.84 is: 2,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,568.84 : 4,924.42 = 1,996.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,568.84/4,924.42 = 1,996.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,568.84x = 4,924.42 × 1,996.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,568.84x = 9,833,278.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,833,278.83/3,568.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.32

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