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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,909.71, 5,395.66 and 2,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,909.71, 5,395.66 and 2,566.13 is: 3,541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,909.71 : 5,395.66 = 2,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,909.71/5,395.66 = 2,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,909.71x = 5,395.66 × 2,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,909.71x = 13,845,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,845,931.60/3,909.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.42

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