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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.08, 3,838.90 and 2,466.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.08, 3,838.90 and 2,466.12 is: 3,695.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.08 : 3,838.90 = 2,466.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.08/3,838.90 = 2,466.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.08x = 3,838.90 × 2,466.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.08x = 9,467,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467,188.07/2,562.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,695.12

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