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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.96, 3,542.34 and 1,447.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.96, 3,542.34 and 1,447.88 is: 1,998.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.96 : 3,542.34 = 1,447.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.96/3,542.34 = 1,447.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.96x = 3,542.34 × 1,447.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.96x = 5,128,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,128,883.24/2,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.04

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