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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.53, 4,927.32 and 1,998.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.53, 4,927.32 and 1,998.62 is: 2,758.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.53 : 4,927.32 = 1,998.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.53/4,927.32 = 1,998.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.53x = 4,927.32 × 1,998.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.53x = 9,847,815.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,847,815.66/3,570.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.09

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