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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,184.30, 3,276.45 and 1,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,184.30, 3,276.45 and 1,566.70 is: 2,350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,184.30 : 3,276.45 = 1,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,184.30/3,276.45 = 1,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,184.30x = 3,276.45 × 1,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,184.30x = 5,133,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,133,214.22/2,184.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.05

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