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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.31, 4,921.43 and 2,074.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.31, 4,921.43 and 2,074.75 is: 2,863.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.31 : 4,921.43 = 2,074.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.31/4,921.43 = 2,074.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.31x = 4,921.43 × 2,074.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.31x = 10,210,714.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,210,714.22/3,566.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.10

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