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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.27, 4,957.33 and 1,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.27, 4,957.33 and 1,998.90 is: 2,758.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.27 : 4,957.33 = 1,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.27/4,957.33 = 1,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.27x = 4,957.33 × 1,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.27x = 9,909,186.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,186.12/3,592.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.48

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