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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.55, 4,920.50 and 1,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.55, 4,920.50 and 1,993.63 is: 2,751.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.55 : 4,920.50 = 1,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.55/4,920.50 = 1,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.55x = 4,920.50 × 1,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.55x = 9,809,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,621.84/3,565.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.22

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