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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.70, 4,921.25 and 2,239.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.70, 4,921.25 and 2,239.92 is: 3,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.70 : 4,921.25 = 2,239.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.70/4,921.25 = 2,239.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.70x = 4,921.25 × 2,239.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.70x = 11,023,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,023,211.90/3,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,090.59

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