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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.17, 3,849.93 and 1,006.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.17, 3,849.93 and 1,006.20 is: 1,509.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.17 : 3,849.93 = 1,006.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.17/3,849.93 = 1,006.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.17x = 3,849.93 × 1,006.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.17x = 3,873,799.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,799.57/2,566.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.56

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