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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,566.91, 2,345.79 and 1,358.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,566.91, 2,345.79 and 1,358.04 is: 2,033.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,566.91 : 2,345.79 = 1,358.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,566.91/2,345.79 = 1,358.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,566.91x = 2,345.79 × 1,358.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,566.91x = 3,185,676.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,185,676.65/1,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.09

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