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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.56, 3,850.48 and 717.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.56, 3,850.48 and 717.67 is: 1,076.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.56 : 3,850.48 = 717.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.56/3,850.48 = 717.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.56x = 3,850.48 × 717.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.56x = 2,763,373.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,373.98/2,566.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.68

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