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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,541.12 and 1,447.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,541.12 and 1,447.01 is: 1,996.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,541.12 = 1,447.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,541.12 = 1,447.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,541.12 × 1,447.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 5,124,014.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,014.73/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.83

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