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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.70, 4,922.02 and 1,994.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.70, 4,922.02 and 1,994.79 is: 2,752.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.70 : 4,922.02 = 1,994.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.70/4,922.02 = 1,994.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.70x = 4,922.02 × 1,994.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.70x = 9,818,403.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,818,403.59/3,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.80

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