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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.77, 4,926.22 and 1,997.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.77, 4,926.22 and 1,997.88 is: 2,757.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.77 : 4,926.22 = 1,997.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.77/4,926.22 = 1,997.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.77x = 4,926.22 × 1,997.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.77x = 9,841,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,841,996.41/3,569.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.04

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