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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,830.90 and 2,474.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,830.90 and 2,474.96 is: 3,694.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,830.90 = 2,474.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,830.90 = 2,474.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,830.90 × 2,474.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 9,481,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481,292.73/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,694.85

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