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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,440.74, 5,160.50 and 1,566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,440.74, 5,160.50 and 1,566.19 is: 2,349.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,440.74 : 5,160.50 = 1,566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,440.74/5,160.50 = 1,566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,440.74x = 5,160.50 × 1,566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,440.74x = 8,082,323.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,082,323.50/3,440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,349.01

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