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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,302.39, 3,453.54 and 1,566.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,302.39, 3,453.54 and 1,566.73 is: 2,350.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,302.39 : 3,453.54 = 1,566.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,302.39/3,453.54 = 1,566.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,302.39x = 3,453.54 × 1,566.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,302.39x = 5,410,764.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,764.72/2,302.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,350.06

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