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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,261.58, 3,386.94 and 1,566.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,261.58, 3,386.94 and 1,566.42 is: 2,345.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,261.58 : 3,386.94 = 1,566.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,261.58/3,386.94 = 1,566.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,261.58x = 3,386.94 × 1,566.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,261.58x = 5,305,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,305,370.55/2,261.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.87

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