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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.22, 3,516.42 and 2,034.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.22, 3,516.42 and 2,034.34 is: 2,795.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.22 : 3,516.42 = 2,034.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.22/3,516.42 = 2,034.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.22x = 3,516.42 × 2,034.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.22x = 7,153,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,153,593.86/2,559.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.22

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