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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.82, 3,833.94 and 2,356.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.82, 3,833.94 and 2,356.70 is: 3,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.82 : 3,833.94 = 2,356.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.82/3,833.94 = 2,356.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.82x = 3,833.94 × 2,356.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.82x = 9,035,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,035,446.40/2,560.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.34

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