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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.35, 4,920.91 and 2,150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.35, 4,920.91 and 2,150.47 is: 2,967.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.35 : 4,920.91 = 2,150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.35/4,920.91 = 2,150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.35x = 4,920.91 × 2,150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.35x = 10,582,269.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,269.33/3,566.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.25

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