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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.82, 3,379.14 and 1,566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.82, 3,379.14 and 1,566.84 is: 2,160.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.82 : 3,379.14 = 1,566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.82/3,379.14 = 1,566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.82x = 3,379.14 × 1,566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.82x = 5,294,571.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294,571.72/2,450.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.33

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