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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,138.47, 5,711.31 and 2,566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,138.47, 5,711.31 and 2,566.26 is: 3,541.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,138.47 : 5,711.31 = 2,566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,138.47/5,711.31 = 2,566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,138.47x = 5,711.31 × 2,566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,138.47x = 14,656,706.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,656,706.40/4,138.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.58

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