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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,264.49, 3,122.87 and 1,566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,264.49, 3,122.87 and 1,566.09 is: 2,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,264.49 : 3,122.87 = 1,566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,264.49/3,122.87 = 1,566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,264.49x = 3,122.87 × 1,566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,264.49x = 4,890,687.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,890,687.65/2,264.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.73

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