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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.48, 3,539.58 and 2,068.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.48, 3,539.58 and 2,068.96 is: 2,853.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.48 : 3,539.58 = 2,068.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.48/3,539.58 = 2,068.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.48x = 3,539.58 × 2,068.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.48x = 7,323,249.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,323,249.44/2,566.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,853.42

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