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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.32, 3,533.04 and 2,188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.32, 3,533.04 and 2,188.16 is: 3,017.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.32 : 3,533.04 = 2,188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.32/3,533.04 = 2,188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.32x = 3,533.04 × 2,188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.32x = 7,730,856.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,730,856.81/2,562.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,017.13

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