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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,230.39, 3,072.90 and 1,566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,230.39, 3,072.90 and 1,566.19 is: 2,157.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,230.39 : 3,072.90 = 1,566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,230.39/3,072.90 = 1,566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,230.39x = 3,072.90 × 1,566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,230.39x = 4,812,745.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,812,745.25/2,230.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.80

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