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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.10, 3,846.81 and 1,332.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.10, 3,846.81 and 1,332.06 is: 1,996.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.10 : 3,846.81 = 1,332.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.10/3,846.81 = 1,332.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.10x = 3,846.81 × 1,332.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.10x = 5,124,181.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,181.73/2,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.88

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