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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.05, 3,836.47 and 2,037.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.05, 3,836.47 and 2,037.73 is: 3,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.05 : 3,836.47 = 2,037.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.05/3,836.47 = 2,037.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.05x = 3,836.47 × 2,037.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.05x = 7,817,675.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,675.33/2,560.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.72

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