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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.07, 5,335.74 and 2,950.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.07, 5,335.74 and 2,950.07 is: 4,414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.07 : 5,335.74 = 2,950.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.07/5,335.74 = 2,950.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.07x = 5,335.74 × 2,950.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.07x = 15,740,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,740,779.82/3,566.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.04

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