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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.04, 2,161.50 and 1,006.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.04, 2,161.50 and 1,006.36 is: 1,389.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.04 : 2,161.50 = 1,006.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.04/2,161.50 = 1,006.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.04x = 2,161.50 × 1,006.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.04x = 2,175,247.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,175,247.14/1,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,389.01

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