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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.46, 4,927.24 and 1,998.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.46, 4,927.24 and 1,998.56 is: 2,758.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.46 : 4,927.24 = 1,998.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.46/4,927.24 = 1,998.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.46x = 4,927.24 × 1,998.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.46x = 9,847,350.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,350.15/3,570.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.01

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