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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.82, 5,344.16 and 2,786.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.82, 5,344.16 and 2,786.52 is: 4,175.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.82 : 5,344.16 = 2,786.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.82/5,344.16 = 2,786.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.82x = 5,344.16 × 2,786.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.82x = 14,891,608.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891,608.72/3,566.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,175.04

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