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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.25, 3,541.64 and 1,447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.25, 3,541.64 and 1,447.13 is: 1,997.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.25 : 3,541.64 = 1,447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.25/3,541.64 = 1,447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.25x = 3,541.64 × 1,447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.25x = 5,125,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,213.49/2,566.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.16

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