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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,446.81, 3,667.80 and 1,566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,446.81, 3,667.80 and 1,566.81 is: 2,348.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,446.81 : 3,667.80 = 1,566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,446.81/3,667.80 = 1,566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,446.81x = 3,667.80 × 1,566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,446.81x = 5,746,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,745.72/2,446.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.67

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