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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.60, 3,851.10 and 2,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.60, 3,851.10 and 2,245.80 is: 3,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.60 : 3,851.10 = 2,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.60/3,851.10 = 2,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.60x = 3,851.10 × 2,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.60x = 8,648,800.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,648,800.38/2,562.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,375.01

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