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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.98, 3,851.15 and 1,105.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.98, 3,851.15 and 1,105.79 is: 1,658.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.98 : 3,851.15 = 1,105.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.98/3,851.15 = 1,105.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.98x = 3,851.15 × 1,105.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.98x = 4,258,538.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,538.37/2,566.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.97

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