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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.33, 2,349.92 and 1,289.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.33, 2,349.92 and 1,289.13 is: 1,934.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.33 : 2,349.92 = 1,289.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.33/2,349.92 = 1,289.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.33x = 2,349.92 × 1,289.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.33x = 3,029,345.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,345.92/1,566.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.04

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