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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,124.96, 2,933.85 and 1,566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,124.96, 2,933.85 and 1,566.06 is: 2,162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,124.96 : 2,933.85 = 1,566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,124.96/2,933.85 = 1,566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,124.96x = 2,933.85 × 1,566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,124.96x = 4,594,585.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,594,585.13/2,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.20

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