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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,181.99, 3,268.20 and 1,566.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,181.99, 3,268.20 and 1,566.89 is: 2,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,181.99 : 3,268.20 = 1,566.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,181.99/3,268.20 = 1,566.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,181.99x = 3,268.20 × 1,566.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,181.99x = 5,120,921.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,921.26/2,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.91

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