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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.02, 3,845.95 and 1,177.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.02, 3,845.95 and 1,177.45 is: 1,764.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.02 : 3,845.95 = 1,177.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.02/3,845.95 = 1,177.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.02x = 3,845.95 × 1,177.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.02x = 4,528,401.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,401.27/2,566.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,764.75

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