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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.38, 4,921.61 and 1,994.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.38, 4,921.61 and 1,994.84 is: 2,752.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.38 : 4,921.61 = 1,994.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.38/4,921.61 = 1,994.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.38x = 4,921.61 × 1,994.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.38x = 9,817,824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,824.49/3,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.88

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