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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.75, 3,536.88 and 1,770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.75, 3,536.88 and 1,770.32 is: 2,439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.75 : 3,536.88 = 1,770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.75/3,536.88 = 1,770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.75x = 3,536.88 × 1,770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.75x = 6,261,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,409.40/2,566.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,439.43

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