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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.44, 3,541.89 and 1,859.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.44, 3,541.89 and 1,859.56 is: 2,567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.44 : 3,541.89 = 1,859.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.44/3,541.89 = 1,859.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.44x = 3,541.89 × 1,859.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.44x = 6,586,355.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,586,355.09/2,565.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.34

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