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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,311.06, 3,189.54 and 1,566.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,311.06, 3,189.54 and 1,566.66 is: 2,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,311.06 : 3,189.54 = 1,566.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,311.06/3,189.54 = 1,566.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,311.06x = 3,189.54 × 1,566.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,311.06x = 4,996,924.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,924.74/2,311.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.18

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