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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.30, 3,554.98 and 2,516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.30, 3,554.98 and 2,516.08 is: 3,486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.30 : 3,554.98 = 2,516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.30/3,554.98 = 2,516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.30x = 3,554.98 × 2,516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.30x = 8,944,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,944,614.08/2,565.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.77

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