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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.58, 4,921.85 and 1,994.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.58, 4,921.85 and 1,994.67 is: 2,752.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.58 : 4,921.85 = 1,994.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.58/4,921.85 = 1,994.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.58x = 4,921.85 × 1,994.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.58x = 9,817,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,456.57/3,566.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.63

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