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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.50, 3,536.53 and 1,770.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.50, 3,536.53 and 1,770.07 is: 2,439.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.50 : 3,536.53 = 1,770.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.50/3,536.53 = 1,770.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.50x = 3,536.53 × 1,770.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.50x = 6,259,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,905.66/2,566.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.08

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