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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.70, 3,380.28 and 1,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.70, 3,380.28 and 1,566.08 is: 2,160.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.70 : 3,380.28 = 1,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.70/3,380.28 = 1,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.70x = 3,380.28 × 1,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.70x = 5,293,788.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,293,788.90/2,450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.11

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