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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.02, 3,998.55 and 1,569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.02, 3,998.55 and 1,569.10 is: 2,353.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.02 : 3,998.55 = 1,569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.02/3,998.55 = 1,569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.02x = 3,998.55 × 1,569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.02x = 6,274,124.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,274,124.81/2,666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,353.37

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