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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.38, 3,540.95 and 1,571.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.38, 3,540.95 and 1,571.30 is: 2,167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.38 : 3,540.95 = 1,571.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.38/3,540.95 = 1,571.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.38x = 3,540.95 × 1,571.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.38x = 5,563,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,563,894.74/2,566.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.99

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