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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.20, 3,123.90 and 1,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.20, 3,123.90 and 1,566.36 is: 2,159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.20 : 3,123.90 = 1,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.20/3,123.90 = 1,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.20x = 3,123.90 × 1,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.20x = 4,893,152.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893,152.00/2,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.19

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