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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.44, 3,864.96 and 2,258.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.44, 3,864.96 and 2,258.10 is: 3,405.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.44 : 3,864.96 = 2,258.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.44/3,864.96 = 2,258.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.44x = 3,864.96 × 2,258.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.44x = 8,727,466.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,727,466.18/2,562.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,405.93

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