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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,565.93, 3,537.79 and 2,140.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,565.93, 3,537.79 and 2,140.75 is: 2,951.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,565.93 : 3,537.79 = 2,140.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,565.93/3,537.79 = 2,140.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,565.93x = 3,537.79 × 2,140.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,565.93x = 7,573,523.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,573,523.94/2,565.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,951.57

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