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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.13, 3,541.31 and 1,446.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.13, 3,541.31 and 1,446.85 is: 1,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.13 : 3,541.31 = 1,446.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.13/3,541.31 = 1,446.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.13x = 3,541.31 × 1,446.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.13x = 5,123,731.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,123,731.26/2,566.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.68

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