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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.02, 4,926.63 and 1,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.02, 4,926.63 and 1,998.12 is: 2,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.02 : 4,926.63 = 1,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.02/4,926.63 = 1,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.02x = 4,926.63 × 1,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.02x = 9,843,979.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,843,979.46/3,570.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.40

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