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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.23, 3,606.89 and 1,566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.23, 3,606.89 and 1,566.09 is: 2,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.23 : 3,606.89 = 1,566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.23/3,606.89 = 1,566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.23x = 3,606.89 × 1,566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.23x = 5,648,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,648,706.53/2,614.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,160.75

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