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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.68, 4,894.84 and 3,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.68, 4,894.84 and 3,283.74 is: 4,506.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.68 : 4,894.84 = 3,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.68/4,894.84 = 3,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.68x = 4,894.84 × 3,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.68x = 16,073,381.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073,381.90/3,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,506.54

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