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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.76, 4,926.34 and 1,997.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.76, 4,926.34 and 1,997.85 is: 2,757.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.76 : 4,926.34 = 1,997.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.76/4,926.34 = 1,997.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.76x = 4,926.34 × 1,997.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.76x = 9,842,105.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,105.59/3,569.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.07

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