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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.26, 3,851.55 and 1,106.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.26, 3,851.55 and 1,106.51 is: 1,660.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.26 : 3,851.55 = 1,106.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.26/3,851.55 = 1,106.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.26x = 3,851.55 × 1,106.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.26x = 4,261,759.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,759.33/2,566.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.69

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