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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,567.92, 3,546.84 and 2,235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,567.92, 3,546.84 and 2,235.28 is: 3,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,567.92 : 3,546.84 = 2,235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,567.92/3,546.84 = 2,235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,567.92x = 3,546.84 × 2,235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,567.92x = 7,928,180.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,928,180.52/2,567.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,087.39

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