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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,573.60, 3,558.48 and 2,245.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,573.60, 3,558.48 and 2,245.56 is: 3,104.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,573.60 : 3,558.48 = 2,245.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,573.60/3,558.48 = 2,245.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,573.60x = 3,558.48 × 2,245.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,573.60x = 7,990,780.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,990,780.35/2,573.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,104.90

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