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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,309.02, 3,458.73 and 1,566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,309.02, 3,458.73 and 1,566.30 is: 2,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,309.02 : 3,458.73 = 1,566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,309.02/3,458.73 = 1,566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,309.02x = 3,458.73 × 1,566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,309.02x = 5,417,408.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,417,408.80/2,309.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.19

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