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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,341.02, 3,514.58 and 1,566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,341.02, 3,514.58 and 1,566 is: 2,351.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,341.02 : 3,514.58 = 1,566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,341.02/3,514.58 = 1,566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,341.02x = 3,514.58 × 1,566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,341.02x = 5,503,832.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,503,832.28/2,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,351.04

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