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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.56, 4,813.68 and 1,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.56, 4,813.68 and 1,566.80 is: 2,349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.56 : 4,813.68 = 1,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.56/4,813.68 = 1,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.56x = 4,813.68 × 1,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.56x = 7,542,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,542,073.82/3,210.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.15

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