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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.06, 3,465.29 and 1,566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.06, 3,465.29 and 1,566.32 is: 2,161.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.06 : 3,465.29 = 1,566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.06/3,465.29 = 1,566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.06x = 3,465.29 × 1,566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.06x = 5,427,775.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,427,775.94/2,511.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.54

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