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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.92, 3,823.89 and 2,407.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.92, 3,823.89 and 2,407.56 is: 3,586.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.92 : 3,823.89 = 2,407.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.92/3,823.89 = 2,407.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.92x = 3,823.89 × 2,407.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.92x = 9,206,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,206,244.61/2,566.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.49

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