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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.78, 4,921.44 and 2,074.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.78, 4,921.44 and 2,074.94 is: 2,863.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.78 : 4,921.44 = 2,074.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.78/4,921.44 = 2,074.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.78x = 4,921.44 × 2,074.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.78x = 10,211,692.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,211,692.71/3,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,863.00

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