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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.80, 3,850.56 and 2,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.80, 3,850.56 and 2,084 is: 3,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.80 : 3,850.56 = 2,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.80/3,850.56 = 2,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.80x = 3,850.56 × 2,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.80x = 8,024,567.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,024,567.04/2,566.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,126.29

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