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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,197.51, 3,028.19 and 1,566.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,197.51, 3,028.19 and 1,566.93 is: 2,159.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,197.51 : 3,028.19 = 1,566.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,197.51/3,028.19 = 1,566.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,197.51x = 3,028.19 × 1,566.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,197.51x = 4,744,948.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,744,948.24/2,197.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.24

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