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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.14, 3,607.74 and 1,566.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.14, 3,607.74 and 1,566.54 is: 2,161.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.14 : 3,607.74 = 1,566.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.14/3,607.74 = 1,566.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.14x = 3,607.74 × 1,566.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.14x = 5,651,669.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,651,669.02/2,614.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.96

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