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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,892.98, 3,992.33 and 1,566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,892.98, 3,992.33 and 1,566.69 is: 2,162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,892.98 : 3,992.33 = 1,566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,892.98/3,992.33 = 1,566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,892.98x = 3,992.33 × 1,566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,892.98x = 6,254,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,254,743.49/2,892.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.04

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