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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.36, 4,957.14 and 1,998.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.36, 4,957.14 and 1,998.94 is: 2,758.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.36 : 4,957.14 = 1,998.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.36/4,957.14 = 1,998.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.36x = 4,957.14 × 1,998.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.36x = 9,909,025.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,909,025.43/3,592.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.36

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