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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.79, 3,538.77 and 1,857.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.79, 3,538.77 and 1,857.74 is: 2,562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.79 : 3,538.77 = 1,857.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.79/3,538.77 = 1,857.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.79x = 3,538.77 × 1,857.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.79x = 6,574,096.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,574,096.89/2,565.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,562.22

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