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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.56, 4,921.86 and 1,994.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.56, 4,921.86 and 1,994.68 is: 2,752.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.56 : 4,921.86 = 1,994.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.56/4,921.86 = 1,994.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.56x = 4,921.86 × 1,994.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.56x = 9,817,535.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,535.70/3,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.66

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