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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.62, 3,381.60 and 1,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.62, 3,381.60 and 1,566.63 is: 2,162.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.62 : 3,381.60 = 1,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.62/3,381.60 = 1,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.62x = 3,381.60 × 1,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.62x = 5,297,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,297,716.01/2,449.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.67

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