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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.34, 3,533.56 and 2,139.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.34, 3,533.56 and 2,139.94 is: 2,953.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.34 : 3,533.56 = 2,139.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.34/3,533.56 = 2,139.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.34x = 3,533.56 × 2,139.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.34x = 7,561,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561,606.39/2,560.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,953.36

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