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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.56, 4,926 and 1,997.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.56, 4,926 and 1,997.68 is: 2,756.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.56 : 4,926 = 1,997.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.56/4,926 = 1,997.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.56x = 4,926 × 1,997.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.56x = 9,840,571.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,840,571.68/3,569.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.80

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