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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.47, 4,957.67 and 1,999.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.47, 4,957.67 and 1,999.25 is: 2,759.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.47 : 4,957.67 = 1,999.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.47/4,957.67 = 1,999.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.47x = 4,957.67 × 1,999.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.47x = 9,911,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,911,621.75/3,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,759.00

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