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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.73, 3,447.37 and 1,566.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.73, 3,447.37 and 1,566.01 is: 2,342.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.73 : 3,447.37 = 1,566.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.73/3,447.37 = 1,566.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.73x = 3,447.37 × 1,566.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.73x = 5,398,615.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398,615.89/2,304.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.41

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