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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,542.58, 3,809.70 and 1,566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,542.58, 3,809.70 and 1,566.62 is: 2,347.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,542.58 : 3,809.70 = 1,566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,542.58/3,809.70 = 1,566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,542.58x = 3,809.70 × 1,566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,542.58x = 5,968,352.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,352.21/2,542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,347.36

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