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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.25, 3,818.69 and 2,195.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.25, 3,818.69 and 2,195.37 is: 3,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.25 : 3,818.69 = 2,195.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.25/3,818.69 = 2,195.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.25x = 3,818.69 × 2,195.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.25x = 8,383,418.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,383,418.37/2,558.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.02

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