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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.02, 3,898.38 and 1,566.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.02, 3,898.38 and 1,566.04 is: 2,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.02 : 3,898.38 = 1,566.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.02/3,898.38 = 1,566.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.02x = 3,898.38 × 1,566.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.02x = 6,105,019.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,019.02/2,825.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.05

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