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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.29, 3,540.29 and 1,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.29, 3,540.29 and 1,934.71 is: 2,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.29 : 3,540.29 = 1,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.29/3,540.29 = 1,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.29x = 3,540.29 × 1,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.29x = 6,849,434.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,434.47/2,565.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,670.04

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