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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.16, 4,921.32 and 1,994.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.16, 4,921.32 and 1,994.25 is: 2,752.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.16 : 4,921.32 = 1,994.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.16/4,921.32 = 1,994.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.16x = 4,921.32 × 1,994.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.16x = 9,814,342.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814,342.41/3,566.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.08

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