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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.86, 3,558.61 and 2,476.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.86, 3,558.61 and 2,476.77 is: 3,433.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.86 : 3,558.61 = 2,476.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.86/3,558.61 = 2,476.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.86x = 3,558.61 × 2,476.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.86x = 8,813,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,813,858.49/2,566.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.71

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