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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.33, 3,838.09 and 2,332.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.33, 3,838.09 and 2,332.08 is: 3,495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.33 : 3,838.09 = 2,332.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.33/3,838.09 = 2,332.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.33x = 3,838.09 × 2,332.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.33x = 8,950,732.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,950,732.93/2,560.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,495.93

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