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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.23, 3,849.34 and 2,544.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.23, 3,849.34 and 2,544.35 is: 3,818.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.23 : 3,849.34 = 2,544.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.23/3,849.34 = 2,544.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.23x = 3,849.34 × 2,544.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.23x = 9,794,071.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,794,071.49/2,565.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.01

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