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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,559.78, 3,517.18 and 2,034.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,559.78, 3,517.18 and 2,034.90 is: 2,795.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,559.78 : 3,517.18 = 2,034.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,559.78/3,517.18 = 2,034.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,559.78x = 3,517.18 × 2,034.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,559.78x = 7,157,104.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,157,104.49/2,559.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.98

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