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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.49, 4,926.29 and 1,997.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.49, 4,926.29 and 1,997.60 is: 2,756.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.49 : 4,926.29 = 1,997.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.49/4,926.29 = 1,997.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.49x = 4,926.29 × 1,997.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.49x = 9,840,722.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,722.28/3,569.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.90

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