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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,564.40, 4,918.98 and 1,992.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,564.40, 4,918.98 and 1,992.46 is: 2,749.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,564.40 : 4,918.98 = 1,992.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,564.40/4,918.98 = 1,992.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,564.40x = 4,918.98 × 1,992.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,564.40x = 9,800,870.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,800,870.89/3,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,749.66

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