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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.77, 3,541.77 and 1,447.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.77, 3,541.77 and 1,447.76 is: 1,997.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.77 : 3,541.77 = 1,447.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.77/3,541.77 = 1,447.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.77x = 3,541.77 × 1,447.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.77x = 5,127,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,127,615.23/2,566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.69

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