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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.76, 3,536.52 and 2,390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.76, 3,536.52 and 2,390.96 is: 3,298.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.76 : 3,536.52 = 2,390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.76/3,536.52 = 2,390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.76x = 3,536.52 × 2,390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.76x = 8,455,677.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,455,677.86/2,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,298.15

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