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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.27, 2,853.99 and 1,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.27, 2,853.99 and 1,566.12 is: 2,165.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.27 : 2,853.99 = 1,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.27/2,853.99 = 1,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.27x = 2,853.99 × 1,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.27x = 4,469,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469,690.82/2,064.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.26

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