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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.14, 3,535.22 and 1,768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.14, 3,535.22 and 1,768.50 is: 2,437.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.14 : 3,535.22 = 1,768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.14/3,535.22 = 1,768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.14x = 3,535.22 × 1,768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.14x = 6,252,027.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,252,027.73/2,565.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,437.31

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