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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.68, 3,543.60 and 1,976.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.68, 3,543.60 and 1,976.08 is: 2,728.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.68 : 3,543.60 = 1,976.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.68/3,543.60 = 1,976.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.68x = 3,543.60 × 1,976.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.68x = 7,002,437.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,002,437.09/2,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,728.21

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