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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.78, 3,541.71 and 1,447.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.78, 3,541.71 and 1,447.60 is: 1,997.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.78 : 3,541.71 = 1,447.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.78/3,541.71 = 1,447.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.78x = 3,541.71 × 1,447.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.78x = 5,126,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,126,979.40/2,566.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.44

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