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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.50, 4,926.15 and 1,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.50, 4,926.15 and 1,997.74 is: 2,757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.50 : 4,926.15 = 1,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.50/4,926.15 = 1,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.50x = 4,926.15 × 1,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.50x = 9,841,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,166.90/3,569.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.02

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