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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.70, 3,603.10 and 2,566.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.70, 3,603.10 and 2,566.70 is: 3,603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.70 : 3,603.10 = 2,566.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.70/3,603.10 = 2,566.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.70x = 3,603.10 × 2,566.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.70x = 9,248,076.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,248,076.77/2,566.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,603.10

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