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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.68, 3,848.08 and 1,412.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.68, 3,848.08 and 1,412.76 is: 2,118.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.68 : 3,848.08 = 1,412.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.68/3,848.08 = 1,412.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.68x = 3,848.08 × 1,412.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.68x = 5,436,413.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,436,413.50/2,566.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.07

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