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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,366.96, 3,266.55 and 1,568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,366.96, 3,266.55 and 1,568.88 is: 2,165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,366.96 : 3,266.55 = 1,568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,366.96/3,266.55 = 1,568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,366.96x = 3,266.55 × 1,568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,366.96x = 5,124,824.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,824.96/2,366.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,165.16

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