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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,407.25, 3,322.57 and 1,566.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,407.25, 3,322.57 and 1,566.50 is: 2,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,407.25 : 3,322.57 = 1,566.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,407.25/3,322.57 = 1,566.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,407.25x = 3,322.57 × 1,566.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,407.25x = 5,204,805.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,805.91/2,407.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.14

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