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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.10, 3,382.64 and 1,566.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.10, 3,382.64 and 1,566.98 is: 2,161.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.10 : 3,382.64 = 1,566.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.10/3,382.64 = 1,566.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.10x = 3,382.64 × 1,566.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.10x = 5,300,529.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,300,529.23/2,452.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.63

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