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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.02, 3,541.20 and 1,447.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.02, 3,541.20 and 1,447.02 is: 1,996.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.02 : 3,541.20 = 1,447.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.02/3,541.20 = 1,447.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.02x = 3,541.20 × 1,447.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.02x = 5,124,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,187.22/2,566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.94

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