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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.41, 4,926.05 and 1,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.41, 4,926.05 and 1,997.40 is: 2,756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.41 : 4,926.05 = 1,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.41/4,926.05 = 1,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.41x = 4,926.05 × 1,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.41x = 9,839,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,292.27/3,569.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.56

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