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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.20, 5,335.93 and 2,950.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.20, 5,335.93 and 2,950.19 is: 4,414.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.20 : 5,335.93 = 2,950.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.20/5,335.93 = 2,950.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.20x = 5,335.93 × 2,950.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.20x = 15,741,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741,992.58/3,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.23

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