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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.19, 4,926.41 and 1,997.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.19, 4,926.41 and 1,997.89 is: 2,756.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.19 : 4,926.41 = 1,997.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.19/4,926.41 = 1,997.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.19x = 4,926.41 × 1,997.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.19x = 9,842,425.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842,425.27/3,570.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,756.84

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