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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.11, 3,846.60 and 1,003.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.11, 3,846.60 and 1,003.97 is: 1,504.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.11 : 3,846.60 = 1,003.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.11/3,846.60 = 1,003.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.11x = 3,846.60 × 1,003.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.11x = 3,861,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,861,851.77/2,566.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.94

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