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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.72, 4,920.42 and 1,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.72, 4,920.42 and 1,993.60 is: 2,751.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.72 : 4,920.42 = 1,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.72/4,920.42 = 1,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.72x = 4,920.42 × 1,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.72x = 9,809,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,809,349.31/3,565.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.02

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