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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.06, 4,921.36 and 1,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.06, 4,921.36 and 1,994.12 is: 2,752.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.06 : 4,921.36 = 1,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.06/4,921.36 = 1,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.06x = 4,921.36 × 1,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.06x = 9,813,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813,782.40/3,566.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.00

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