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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.61, 3,540.11 and 1,446.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.61, 3,540.11 and 1,446.39 is: 1,995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.61 : 3,540.11 = 1,446.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.61/3,540.11 = 1,446.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.61x = 3,540.11 × 1,446.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.61x = 5,120,372.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120,372.47/2,565.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.77

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