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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.38, 4,921.72 and 1,994.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.38, 4,921.72 and 1,994.46 is: 2,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.38 : 4,921.72 = 1,994.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.38/4,921.72 = 1,994.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.38x = 4,921.72 × 1,994.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.38x = 9,816,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,816,173.67/3,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.42

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