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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.36, 4,926.84 and 1,998.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.36, 4,926.84 and 1,998.16 is: 2,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.36 : 4,926.84 = 1,998.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.36/4,926.84 = 1,998.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.36x = 4,926.84 × 1,998.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.36x = 9,844,614.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844,614.61/3,570.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,757.32

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