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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.86, 2,348.25 and 1,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.86, 2,348.25 and 1,401.35 is: 2,100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.86 : 2,348.25 = 1,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.86/2,348.25 = 1,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.86x = 2,348.25 × 1,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.86x = 3,290,708.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,708.40/1,566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.20

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