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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.47, 3,810.48 and 1,566.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.47, 3,810.48 and 1,566.39 is: 2,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.47 : 3,810.48 = 1,566.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.47/3,810.48 = 1,566.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.47x = 3,810.48 × 1,566.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.47x = 5,968,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,968,697.77/2,761.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.42

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