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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.38, 4,921.65 and 1,994.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.38, 4,921.65 and 1,994.59 is: 2,752.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.38 : 4,921.65 = 1,994.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.38/4,921.65 = 1,994.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.38x = 4,921.65 × 1,994.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.38x = 9,816,673.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816,673.87/3,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.56

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