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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.32, 3,541.52 and 1,387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.32, 3,541.52 and 1,387.39 is: 1,914.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.32 : 3,541.52 = 1,387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.32/3,541.52 = 1,387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.32x = 3,541.52 × 1,387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.32x = 4,913,460.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,913,460.58/2,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,914.60

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