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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.13, 4,925.51 and 1,997.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.13, 4,925.51 and 1,997.23 is: 2,756.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.13 : 4,925.51 = 1,997.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.13/4,925.51 = 1,997.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.13x = 4,925.51 × 1,997.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.13x = 9,837,376.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,376.34/3,569.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.24

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