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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,569.92, 4,926.56 and 1,998.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,569.92, 4,926.56 and 1,998.01 is: 2,757.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,569.92 : 4,926.56 = 1,998.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,569.92/4,926.56 = 1,998.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,569.92x = 4,926.56 × 1,998.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,569.92x = 9,843,306.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,306.16/3,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.29

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