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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.36, 4,921.56 and 1,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.36, 4,921.56 and 1,994.46 is: 2,752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.36 : 4,921.56 = 1,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.36/4,921.56 = 1,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.36x = 4,921.56 × 1,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.36x = 9,815,854.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,815,854.56/3,566.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.35

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