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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.82, 4,921.83 and 1,994.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.82, 4,921.83 and 1,994.70 is: 2,752.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.82 : 4,921.83 = 1,994.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.82/4,921.83 = 1,994.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.82x = 4,921.83 × 1,994.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.82x = 9,817,574.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,817,574.30/3,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,752.47

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