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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.08, 3,845.79 and 2,235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.08, 3,845.79 and 2,235.60 is: 3,350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.08 : 3,845.79 = 2,235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.08/3,845.79 = 2,235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.08x = 3,845.79 × 2,235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.08x = 8,597,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,597,648.12/2,566.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.50

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