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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.23, 3,541.34 and 1,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.23, 3,541.34 and 1,447.14 is: 1,997.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.23 : 3,541.34 = 1,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.23/3,541.34 = 1,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.23x = 3,541.34 × 1,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.23x = 5,124,812.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,124,812.96/2,566.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.02

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