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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.69, 3,831.47 and 2,255.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.69, 3,831.47 and 2,255.30 is: 3,366.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.69 : 3,831.47 = 2,255.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.69/3,831.47 = 2,255.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.69x = 3,831.47 × 2,255.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.69x = 8,641,104.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,641,104.71/2,566.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,366.63

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