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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.60, 3,546.06 and 2,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.60, 3,546.06 and 2,236.56 is: 3,092.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.60 : 3,546.06 = 2,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.60/3,546.06 = 2,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.60x = 3,546.06 × 2,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.60x = 7,930,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930,975.95/2,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.48

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