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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,848.88 and 717.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,848.88 and 717.36 is: 1,075.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,848.88 = 717.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,848.88 = 717.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,848.88 × 717.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 2,761,032.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,761,032.56/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.97

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