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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.10, 3,541.37 and 1,447.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.10, 3,541.37 and 1,447.09 is: 1,997.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.10 : 3,541.37 = 1,447.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.10/3,541.37 = 1,447.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.10x = 3,541.37 × 1,447.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.10x = 5,124,665.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,665.02/2,566.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.06

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