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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.60, 3,544.68 and 2,235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.60, 3,544.68 and 2,235.56 is: 3,091.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.60 : 3,544.68 = 2,235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.60/3,544.68 = 2,235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.60x = 3,544.68 × 2,235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.60x = 7,924,344.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,924,344.82/2,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,091.10

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