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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.59, 3,845.38 and 2,322.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.59, 3,845.38 and 2,322.37 is: 3,476.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.59 : 3,845.38 = 2,322.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.59/3,845.38 = 2,322.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.59x = 3,845.38 × 2,322.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.59x = 8,930,379.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,930,379.73/2,568.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,476.76

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