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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.20, 3,537.06 and 2,092.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.20, 3,537.06 and 2,092.58 is: 2,885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.20 : 3,537.06 = 2,092.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.20/3,537.06 = 2,092.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.20x = 3,537.06 × 2,092.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.20x = 7,401,581.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,401,581.01/2,565.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,885.38

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