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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.56, 3,848.22 and 1,413.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.56, 3,848.22 and 1,413.12 is: 2,118.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.56 : 3,848.22 = 1,413.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.56/3,848.22 = 1,413.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.56x = 3,848.22 × 1,413.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.56x = 5,437,996.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,996.65/2,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.79

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