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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.55, 3,543.41 and 1,671.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.55, 3,543.41 and 1,671.14 is: 2,307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.55 : 3,543.41 = 1,671.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.55/3,543.41 = 1,671.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.55x = 3,543.41 × 1,671.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.55x = 5,921,534.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,921,534.19/2,566.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,307.20

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