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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.20, 3,844.80 and 2,360.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.20, 3,844.80 and 2,360.16 is: 3,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.20 : 3,844.80 = 2,360.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.20/3,844.80 = 2,360.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.20x = 3,844.80 × 2,360.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.20x = 9,074,343.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,074,343.17/2,563.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.24

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