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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.76, 3,535.99 and 2,441.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.76, 3,535.99 and 2,441.69 is: 3,363.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.76 : 3,535.99 = 2,441.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.76/3,535.99 = 2,441.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.76x = 3,535.99 × 2,441.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.76x = 8,633,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,633,811.09/2,566.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,363.70

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