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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.23, 4,926.92 and 1,998.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.23, 4,926.92 and 1,998.32 is: 2,757.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.23 : 4,926.92 = 1,998.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.23/4,926.92 = 1,998.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.23x = 4,926.92 × 1,998.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.23x = 9,845,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,845,562.77/3,570.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.68

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