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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.96, 3,845.85 and 1,699.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.96, 3,845.85 and 1,699.18 is: 2,545.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.96 : 3,845.85 = 1,699.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.96/3,845.85 = 1,699.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.96x = 3,845.85 × 1,699.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.96x = 6,534,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534,791.40/2,566.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,545.73

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