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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.27, 3,541.96 and 1,447.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.27, 3,541.96 and 1,447.22 is: 1,997.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.27 : 3,541.96 = 1,447.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.27/3,541.96 = 1,447.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.27x = 3,541.96 × 1,447.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.27x = 5,125,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,986.09/2,566.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.45

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