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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.12, 4,905.63 and 2,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.12, 4,905.63 and 2,901.51 is: 3,991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.12 : 4,905.63 = 2,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.12/4,905.63 = 2,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.12x = 4,905.63 × 2,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.12x = 14,233,734.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,233,734.50/3,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,991.38

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