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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.04, 3,536.36 and 1,855.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.04, 3,536.36 and 1,855.98 is: 2,559.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.04 : 3,536.36 = 1,855.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.04/3,536.36 = 1,855.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.04x = 3,536.36 × 1,855.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.04x = 6,563,412.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,412.99/2,564.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.80

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