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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.24, 3,537.60 and 2,376.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.24, 3,537.60 and 2,376.60 is: 3,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.24 : 3,537.60 = 2,376.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.24/3,537.60 = 2,376.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.24x = 3,537.60 × 2,376.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.24x = 8,407,460.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,407,460.16/2,565.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,277.46

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