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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.43, 4,926.31 and 1,997.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.43, 4,926.31 and 1,997.63 is: 2,757.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.43 : 4,926.31 = 1,997.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.43/4,926.31 = 1,997.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.43x = 4,926.31 × 1,997.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.43x = 9,840,944.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,944.65/3,569.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.01

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