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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,566.93, 5,343.73 and 2,985.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,566.93, 5,343.73 and 2,985.66 is: 4,472.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,566.93 : 5,343.73 = 2,985.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,566.93/5,343.73 = 2,985.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,566.93x = 5,343.73 × 2,985.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,566.93x = 15,954,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954,553.45/3,566.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,472.92

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