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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,825.69, 3,899.09 and 1,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,825.69, 3,899.09 and 1,566.74 is: 2,161.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,825.69 : 3,899.09 = 1,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,825.69/3,899.09 = 1,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,825.69x = 3,899.09 × 1,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,825.69x = 6,108,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,108,865.12/2,825.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.91

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