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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.54, 4,925.39 and 1,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.54, 4,925.39 and 1,997.33 is: 2,755.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.54 : 4,925.39 = 1,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.54/4,925.39 = 1,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.54x = 4,925.39 × 1,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.54x = 9,837,594.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,837,594.60/3,569.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,755.99

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