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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,390.41, 3,580.95 and 1,566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,390.41, 3,580.95 and 1,566.18 is: 2,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,390.41 : 3,580.95 = 1,566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,390.41/3,580.95 = 1,566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,390.41x = 3,580.95 × 1,566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,390.41x = 5,608,419.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,419.83/2,390.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.22

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