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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,373.79, 3,276.77 and 1,566.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,373.79, 3,276.77 and 1,566.11 is: 2,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,373.79 : 3,276.77 = 1,566.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,373.79/3,276.77 = 1,566.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,373.79x = 3,276.77 × 1,566.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,373.79x = 5,131,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,131,782.26/2,373.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.85

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