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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.56, 3,835.40 and 2,010.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.56, 3,835.40 and 2,010.81 is: 3,015.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.56 : 3,835.40 = 2,010.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.56/3,835.40 = 2,010.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.56x = 3,835.40 × 2,010.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.56x = 7,712,250.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,712,250.62/2,557.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,015.47

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