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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.60, 3,536.70 and 2,354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.60, 3,536.70 and 2,354.48 is: 3,254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.60 : 3,536.70 = 2,354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.60/3,536.70 = 2,354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.60x = 3,536.70 × 2,354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.60x = 8,327,089.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,327,089.42/2,558.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,254.55

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