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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.26, 2,161.37 and 937.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.26, 2,161.37 and 937.14 is: 1,293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.26 : 2,161.37 = 937.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.26/2,161.37 = 937.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.26x = 2,161.37 × 937.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.26x = 2,025,506.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,506.28/1,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.21

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