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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,592.85, 4,957.88 and 1,999.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,592.85, 4,957.88 and 1,999.37 is: 2,758.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,592.85 : 4,957.88 = 1,999.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,592.85/4,957.88 = 1,999.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,592.85x = 4,957.88 × 1,999.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,592.85x = 9,912,638.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,912,638.93/3,592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,758.99

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