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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.46, 4,921.75 and 2,150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.46, 4,921.75 and 2,150.22 is: 2,967.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.46 : 4,921.75 = 2,150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.46/4,921.75 = 2,150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.46x = 4,921.75 × 2,150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.46x = 10,582,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582,866.43/3,566.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,967.33

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