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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,850.29 and 1,249.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,850.29 and 1,249.11 is: 1,874.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,850.29 = 1,249.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,850.29 = 1,249.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,850.29 × 1,249.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 4,809,435.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,435.74/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,874.23

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