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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,809.16, 3,876.50 and 1,566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,809.16, 3,876.50 and 1,566.92 is: 2,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,809.16 : 3,876.50 = 1,566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,809.16/3,876.50 = 1,566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,809.16x = 3,876.50 × 1,566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,809.16x = 6,074,165.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,074,165.38/2,809.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.27

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