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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.09, 3,541.19 and 1,447.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.09, 3,541.19 and 1,447.04 is: 1,996.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.09 : 3,541.19 = 1,447.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.09/3,541.19 = 1,447.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.09x = 3,541.19 × 1,447.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.09x = 5,124,234.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,234.72/2,566.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.90

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