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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,568.76, 3,541.35 and 1,624.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,568.76, 3,541.35 and 1,624.08 is: 2,238.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,568.76 : 3,541.35 = 1,624.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,568.76/3,541.35 = 1,624.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,568.76x = 3,541.35 × 1,624.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,568.76x = 5,751,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,426.91/2,568.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,238.99

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