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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.40, 3,535.56 and 2,214.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.40, 3,535.56 and 2,214.80 is: 3,058.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.40 : 3,535.56 = 2,214.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.40/3,535.56 = 2,214.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.40x = 3,535.56 × 2,214.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.40x = 7,830,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,558.29/2,560.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,058.33

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