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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.77, 3,851.88 and 1,106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.77, 3,851.88 and 1,106.07 is: 1,659.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.77 : 3,851.88 = 1,106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.77/3,851.88 = 1,106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.77x = 3,851.88 × 1,106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.77x = 4,260,448.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,260,448.91/2,566.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.85

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