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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.51, 3,899.35 and 1,566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.51, 3,899.35 and 1,566.71 is: 2,162.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.51 : 3,899.35 = 1,566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.51/3,899.35 = 1,566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.51x = 3,899.35 × 1,566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.51x = 6,109,147.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,109,147.72/2,825.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.14

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