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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.48, 4,925.85 and 1,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.48, 4,925.85 and 1,997.59 is: 2,756.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.48 : 4,925.85 = 1,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.48/4,925.85 = 1,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.48x = 4,925.85 × 1,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.48x = 9,839,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,839,828.70/3,569.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.66

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