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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.57, 3,840.99 and 2,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.57, 3,840.99 and 2,354.97 is: 3,529.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.57 : 3,840.99 = 2,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.57/3,840.99 = 2,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.57x = 3,840.99 × 2,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.57x = 9,045,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045,421.79/2,562.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.82

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