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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.11, 3,851.96 and 2,498.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.11, 3,851.96 and 2,498.85 is: 3,748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.11 : 3,851.96 = 2,498.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.11/3,851.96 = 2,498.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.11x = 3,851.96 × 2,498.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.11x = 9,625,457.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,625,457.75/2,568.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.08

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