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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.66, 3,076.25 and 1,566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.66, 3,076.25 and 1,566.09 is: 2,162.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.66 : 3,076.25 = 1,566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.66/3,076.25 = 1,566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.66x = 3,076.25 × 1,566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.66x = 4,817,676.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,817,676.53/2,227.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.66

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