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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.12, 3,541.22 and 1,447.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.12, 3,541.22 and 1,447.32 is: 1,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.12 : 3,541.22 = 1,447.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.12/3,541.22 = 1,447.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.12x = 3,541.22 × 1,447.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.12x = 5,125,278.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,278.53/2,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.29

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