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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.95, 3,542.43 and 1,572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.95, 3,542.43 and 1,572.03 is: 2,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.95 : 3,542.43 = 1,572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.95/3,542.43 = 1,572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.95x = 3,542.43 × 1,572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.95x = 5,568,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,806.23/2,566.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.43

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