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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.34, 2,167.77 and 1,346.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.34, 2,167.77 and 1,346.02 is: 1,862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.34 : 2,167.77 = 1,346.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.34/2,167.77 = 1,346.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.34x = 2,167.77 × 1,346.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.34x = 2,917,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,917,861.78/1,566.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.85

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