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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,893.03, 3,992.40 and 1,566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,893.03, 3,992.40 and 1,566.75 is: 2,162.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,893.03 : 3,992.40 = 1,566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,893.03/3,992.40 = 1,566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,893.03x = 3,992.40 × 1,566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,893.03x = 6,255,092.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,255,092.70/2,893.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.13

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