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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.20, 3,538.44 and 2,093.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.20, 3,538.44 and 2,093.58 is: 2,886.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.20 : 3,538.44 = 2,093.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.20/3,538.44 = 2,093.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.20x = 3,538.44 × 2,093.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.20x = 7,408,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,408,007.22/2,566.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,886.76

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