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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.61, 4,925.96 and 1,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.61, 4,925.96 and 1,976.32 is: 2,727.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.61 : 4,925.96 = 1,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.61/4,925.96 = 1,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.61x = 4,925.96 × 1,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.61x = 9,735,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,735,273.27/3,569.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.27

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