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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.12, 3,556.15 and 2,527.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.12, 3,556.15 and 2,527.24 is: 3,502.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.12 : 3,556.15 = 2,527.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.12/3,556.15 = 2,527.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.12x = 3,556.15 × 2,527.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.12x = 8,987,244.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,987,244.53/2,566.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,502.27

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