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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.02, 2,348.10 and 915.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.02, 2,348.10 and 915.38 is: 1,372.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.02 : 2,348.10 = 915.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.02/2,348.10 = 915.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.02x = 2,348.10 × 915.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.02x = 2,149,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,392.04/1,566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.52

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