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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.82, 4,926.38 and 1,976.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.82, 4,926.38 and 1,976.58 is: 2,727.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.82 : 4,926.38 = 1,976.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.82/4,926.38 = 1,976.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.82x = 4,926.38 × 1,976.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.82x = 9,737,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,737,374.30/3,569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,727.69

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