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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.91, 3,851.55 and 1,006.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.91, 3,851.55 and 1,006.50 is: 1,510.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.91 : 3,851.55 = 1,006.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.91/3,851.55 = 1,006.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.91x = 3,851.55 × 1,006.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.91x = 3,876,585.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876,585.08/2,566.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.22

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