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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.88, 4,924.20 and 3,285.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.88, 4,924.20 and 3,285.84 is: 4,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.88 : 4,924.20 = 3,285.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.88/4,924.20 = 3,285.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.88x = 4,924.20 × 3,285.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.88x = 16,180,133.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,180,133.33/3,566.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,536.21

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