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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.04, 3,541.73 and 2,145.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.04, 3,541.73 and 2,145.67 is: 2,961.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.04 : 3,541.73 = 2,145.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.04/3,541.73 = 2,145.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.04x = 3,541.73 × 2,145.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.04x = 7,599,364.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,599,364.23/2,566.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,961.52

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