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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.48, 3,534.24 and 2,214.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.48, 3,534.24 and 2,214.88 is: 3,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.48 : 3,534.24 = 2,214.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.48/3,534.24 = 2,214.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.48x = 3,534.24 × 2,214.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.48x = 7,827,917.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,827,917.49/2,560.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,057.21

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