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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,564.85, 3,538.23 and 2,210.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,564.85, 3,538.23 and 2,210.16 is: 3,048.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,564.85 : 3,538.23 = 2,210.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,564.85/3,538.23 = 2,210.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,564.85x = 3,538.23 × 2,210.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,564.85x = 7,820,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,820,054.42/2,564.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.93

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