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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451, 3,379.98 and 1,566.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451, 3,379.98 and 1,566.48 is: 2,160.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451 : 3,379.98 = 1,566.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451/3,379.98 = 1,566.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451x = 3,379.98 × 1,566.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451x = 5,294,671.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,294,671.07/2,451
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.21

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