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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.08, 3,835.92 and 2,464.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.08, 3,835.92 and 2,464.14 is: 3,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.08 : 3,835.92 = 2,464.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.08/3,835.92 = 2,464.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.08x = 3,835.92 × 2,464.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.08x = 9,452,243.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,452,243.91/2,560.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,692.17

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