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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.10, 3,898.64 and 1,566.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.10, 3,898.64 and 1,566.18 is: 2,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.10 : 3,898.64 = 1,566.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.10/3,898.64 = 1,566.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.10x = 3,898.64 × 1,566.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.10x = 6,105,952.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,105,952.50/2,825.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.32

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