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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.62, 4,922.40 and 1,995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.62, 4,922.40 and 1,995.04 is: 2,753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.62 : 4,922.40 = 1,995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.62/4,922.40 = 1,995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.62x = 4,922.40 × 1,995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.62x = 9,820,384.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820,384.90/3,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.41

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