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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.56, 3,550.74 and 2,094.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.56, 3,550.74 and 2,094.99 is: 3,143.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.56 : 3,550.74 = 2,094.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.56/3,550.74 = 2,094.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.56x = 3,550.74 × 2,094.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.56x = 7,438,764.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,438,764.79/2,366.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.28

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