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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,313.41, 3,195.23 and 1,566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,313.41, 3,195.23 and 1,566.06 is: 2,163.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,313.41 : 3,195.23 = 1,566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,313.41/3,195.23 = 1,566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,313.41x = 3,195.23 × 1,566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,313.41x = 5,003,914.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,003,914.06/2,313.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,163.01

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