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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.75, 4,927.41 and 1,998.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.75, 4,927.41 and 1,998.81 is: 2,758.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.75 : 4,927.41 = 1,998.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.75/4,927.41 = 1,998.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.75x = 4,927.41 × 1,998.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.75x = 9,848,956.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,848,956.38/3,570.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.23

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