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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,561.76, 3,822.72 and 2,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,561.76, 3,822.72 and 2,270.16 is: 3,387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,561.76 : 3,822.72 = 2,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,561.76/3,822.72 = 2,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,561.76x = 3,822.72 × 2,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,561.76x = 8,678,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,678,186.04/2,561.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.59

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