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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,538.08 and 2,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,538.08 and 2,034.72 is: 2,805.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,538.08 = 2,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,538.08 = 2,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,538.08 × 2,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 7,199,002.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199,002.14/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.45

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