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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.60, 3,553.77 and 2,408.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.60, 3,553.77 and 2,408.54 is: 3,337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.60 : 3,553.77 = 2,408.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.60/3,553.77 = 2,408.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.60x = 3,553.77 × 2,408.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.60x = 8,559,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559,406.08/2,564.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.52

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