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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.67, 4,926.21 and 1,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.67, 4,926.21 and 1,997.76 is: 2,756.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.67 : 4,926.21 = 1,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.67/4,926.21 = 1,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.67x = 4,926.21 × 1,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.67x = 9,841,385.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,385.29/3,569.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.95

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