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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.70, 3,541.59 and 2,143.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.70, 3,541.59 and 2,143.94 is: 2,955.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.70 : 3,541.59 = 2,143.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.70/3,541.59 = 2,143.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.70x = 3,541.59 × 2,143.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.70x = 7,592,952.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,592,952.97/2,568.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,955.95

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