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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,566.32, 3,548.76 and 2,450.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,566.32, 3,548.76 and 2,450.16 is: 3,388.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,566.32 : 3,548.76 = 2,450.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,566.32/3,548.76 = 2,450.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,566.32x = 3,548.76 × 2,450.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,566.32x = 8,695,029.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,695,029.80/2,566.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.13

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