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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.62, 3,857.27 and 2,437.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.62, 3,857.27 and 2,437.11 is: 3,659.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.62 : 3,857.27 = 2,437.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.62/3,857.27 = 2,437.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.62x = 3,857.27 × 2,437.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.62x = 9,400,579.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400,579.10/2,568.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.77

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