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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.62, 3,849.66 and 1,006.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.62, 3,849.66 and 1,006.29 is: 1,509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.62 : 3,849.66 = 1,006.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.62/3,849.66 = 1,006.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.62x = 3,849.66 × 1,006.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.62x = 3,873,874.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,873,874.36/2,566.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.33

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