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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,557.79, 3,526.98 and 2,223.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,557.79, 3,526.98 and 2,223.26 is: 3,065.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,557.79 : 3,526.98 = 2,223.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,557.79/3,526.98 = 2,223.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,557.79x = 3,526.98 × 2,223.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,557.79x = 7,841,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,841,393.55/2,557.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.69

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