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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.86, 4,927.84 and 1,998.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.86, 4,927.84 and 1,998.92 is: 2,758.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.86 : 4,927.84 = 1,998.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.86/4,927.84 = 1,998.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.86x = 4,927.84 × 1,998.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.86x = 9,850,357.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,357.93/3,570.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.54

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