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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.04, 3,524.52 and 1,966.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.04, 3,524.52 and 1,966.40 is: 2,710.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.04 : 3,524.52 = 1,966.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.04/3,524.52 = 1,966.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.04x = 3,524.52 × 1,966.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.04x = 6,930,616.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,930,616.13/2,557.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,710.41

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