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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.59, 3,535.35 and 1,888.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.59, 3,535.35 and 1,888.47 is: 2,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.59 : 3,535.35 = 1,888.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.59/3,535.35 = 1,888.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.59x = 3,535.35 × 1,888.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.59x = 6,676,402.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,676,402.41/2,560.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,607.37

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