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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.17, 3,537.93 and 2,443.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.17, 3,537.93 and 2,443.11 is: 3,365.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.17 : 3,537.93 = 2,443.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.17/3,537.93 = 2,443.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.17x = 3,537.93 × 2,443.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.17x = 8,643,534.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,643,534.31/2,568.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,365.64

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