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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,026.89, 4,537.86 and 1,566.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,026.89, 4,537.86 and 1,566.46 is: 2,348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,026.89 : 4,537.86 = 1,566.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,026.89/4,537.86 = 1,566.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,026.89x = 4,537.86 × 1,566.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,026.89x = 7,108,376.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,376.18/3,026.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,348.41

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