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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.86, 2,161.91 and 937.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.86, 2,161.91 and 937.59 is: 1,293.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.86 : 2,161.91 = 937.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.86/2,161.91 = 937.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.86x = 2,161.91 × 937.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.86x = 2,026,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,026,980.51/1,566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.66

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