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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,565.93, 4,916.19 and 2,502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,565.93, 4,916.19 and 2,502.28 is: 3,449.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,565.93 : 4,916.19 = 2,502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,565.93/4,916.19 = 2,502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,565.93x = 4,916.19 × 2,502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,565.93x = 12,301,683.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301,683.91/3,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,449.78

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