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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,125.09, 2,931.80 and 1,566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,125.09, 2,931.80 and 1,566.88 is: 2,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,125.09 : 2,931.80 = 1,566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,125.09/2,931.80 = 1,566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,125.09x = 2,931.80 × 1,566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,125.09x = 4,593,756.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,756.29/2,125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.68

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