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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.16, 3,511.13 and 2,435.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.16, 3,511.13 and 2,435.32 is: 3,341.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.16 : 3,511.13 = 2,435.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.16/3,511.13 = 2,435.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.16x = 3,511.13 × 2,435.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.16x = 8,550,725.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,550,725.11/2,559.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,341.22

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