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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.67, 4,920.75 and 1,993.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.67, 4,920.75 and 1,993.86 is: 2,751.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.67 : 4,920.75 = 1,993.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.67/4,920.75 = 1,993.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.67x = 4,920.75 × 1,993.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.67x = 9,811,286.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,811,286.60/3,565.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.60

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