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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.17, 3,847.87 and 1,330.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.17, 3,847.87 and 1,330.51 is: 1,995.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.17 : 3,847.87 = 1,330.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.17/3,847.87 = 1,330.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.17x = 3,847.87 × 1,330.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.17x = 5,119,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,119,629.51/2,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,995.05

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