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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.41, 3,541.61 and 1,447.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.41, 3,541.61 and 1,447.35 is: 1,997.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.41 : 3,541.61 = 1,447.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.41/3,541.61 = 1,447.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.41x = 3,541.61 × 1,447.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.41x = 5,125,942.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125,942.00/2,566.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.32

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