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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.60, 4,926.16 and 1,997.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.60, 4,926.16 and 1,997.84 is: 2,757.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.60 : 4,926.16 = 1,997.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.60/4,926.16 = 1,997.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.60x = 4,926.16 × 1,997.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.60x = 9,841,679.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,679.49/3,569.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.08

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