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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.63, 4,922.06 and 1,994.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.63, 4,922.06 and 1,994.72 is: 2,752.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.63 : 4,922.06 = 1,994.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.63/4,922.06 = 1,994.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.63x = 4,922.06 × 1,994.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.63x = 9,818,131.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,818,131.52/3,566.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.78

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