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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.11, 3,128.40 and 1,566.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.11, 3,128.40 and 1,566.27 is: 2,162.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.11 : 3,128.40 = 1,566.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.11/3,128.40 = 1,566.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.11x = 3,128.40 × 1,566.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.11x = 4,899,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,899,919.07/2,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.26

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