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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,570.90, 4,927.83 and 1,999.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,570.90, 4,927.83 and 1,999.01 is: 2,758.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,570.90 : 4,927.83 = 1,999.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,570.90/4,927.83 = 1,999.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,570.90x = 4,927.83 × 1,999.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,570.90x = 9,850,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,850,756.81/3,570.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.62

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