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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,404.69, 3,315.94 and 1,566.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,404.69, 3,315.94 and 1,566.14 is: 2,159.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,404.69 : 3,315.94 = 1,566.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,404.69/3,315.94 = 1,566.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,404.69x = 3,315.94 × 1,566.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,404.69x = 5,193,205.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,193,205.78/2,404.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,159.62

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