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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.35, 3,549.86 and 2,239.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.35, 3,549.86 and 2,239.30 is: 3,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.35 : 3,549.86 = 2,239.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.35/3,549.86 = 2,239.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.35x = 3,549.86 × 2,239.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.35x = 7,949,201.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,949,201.50/2,567.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,096.27

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