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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.64, 4,927.58 and 1,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.64, 4,927.58 and 1,998.72 is: 2,758.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.64 : 4,927.58 = 1,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.64/4,927.58 = 1,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.64x = 4,927.58 × 1,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.64x = 9,848,852.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,852.70/3,570.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.29

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