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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.13, 4,921.37 and 1,994.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.13, 4,921.37 and 1,994.23 is: 2,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.13 : 4,921.37 = 1,994.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.13/4,921.37 = 1,994.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.13x = 4,921.37 × 1,994.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.13x = 9,814,343.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,343.70/3,566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.10

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