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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.62, 3,536.71 and 1,770.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.62, 3,536.71 and 1,770.19 is: 2,439.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.62 : 3,536.71 = 1,770.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.62/3,536.71 = 1,770.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.62x = 3,536.71 × 1,770.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.62x = 6,260,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,260,635.41/2,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.25

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