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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,820.23, 3,891.66 and 1,561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,820.23, 3,891.66 and 1,561.22 is: 2,154.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,820.23 : 3,891.66 = 1,561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,820.23/3,891.66 = 1,561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,820.23x = 3,891.66 × 1,561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,820.23x = 6,075,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,075,737.43/2,820.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,154.34

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