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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.88, 3,842.69 and 2,374.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.88, 3,842.69 and 2,374.99 is: 3,563.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.88 : 3,842.69 = 2,374.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.88/3,842.69 = 2,374.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.88x = 3,842.69 × 2,374.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.88x = 9,126,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,126,342.20/2,560.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,563.75

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