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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,982.81, 5,493.88 and 2,566.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,982.81, 5,493.88 and 2,566.03 is: 3,539.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,982.81 : 5,493.88 = 2,566.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,982.81/5,493.88 = 2,566.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,982.81x = 5,493.88 × 2,566.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,982.81x = 14,097,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,097,460.90/3,982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.58

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