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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.16, 4,920.76 and 1,994.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.16, 4,920.76 and 1,994.32 is: 2,751.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.16 : 4,920.76 = 1,994.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.16/4,920.76 = 1,994.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.16x = 4,920.76 × 1,994.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.16x = 9,813,570.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,813,570.08/3,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,751.86

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