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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.02, 3,898.18 and 1,566.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.02, 3,898.18 and 1,566.09 is: 2,161.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.02 : 3,898.18 = 1,566.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.02/3,898.18 = 1,566.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.02x = 3,898.18 × 1,566.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.02x = 6,104,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,104,900.72/2,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.01

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