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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,364.93, 3,261.87 and 1,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,364.93, 3,261.87 and 1,566.81 is: 2,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,364.93 : 3,261.87 = 1,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,364.93/3,261.87 = 1,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,364.93x = 3,261.87 × 1,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,364.93x = 5,110,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110,730.53/2,364.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.05

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