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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.61, 2,158.96 and 1,356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.61, 2,158.96 and 1,356.13 is: 1,868.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.61 : 2,158.96 = 1,356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.61/2,158.96 = 1,356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.61x = 2,158.96 × 1,356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.61x = 2,927,830.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,830.42/1,566.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.90

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