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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.91, 4,922.51 and 1,994.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.91, 4,922.51 and 1,994.88 is: 2,753.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.91 : 4,922.51 = 1,994.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.91/4,922.51 = 1,994.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.91x = 4,922.51 × 1,994.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.91x = 9,819,806.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,819,806.77/3,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.03

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