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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.50, 4,920.39 and 1,993.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.50, 4,920.39 and 1,993.97 is: 2,751.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.50 : 4,920.39 = 1,993.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.50/4,920.39 = 1,993.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.50x = 4,920.39 × 1,993.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.50x = 9,811,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,085.45/3,565.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.67

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