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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,094.51, 2,890.79 and 1,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,094.51, 2,890.79 and 1,566.04 is: 2,161.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,094.51 : 2,890.79 = 1,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,094.51/2,890.79 = 1,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,094.51x = 2,890.79 × 1,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,094.51x = 4,527,092.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,527,092.77/2,094.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.41

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