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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.56, 3,864.44 and 2,464.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.56, 3,864.44 and 2,464.84 is: 3,698.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.56 : 3,864.44 = 2,464.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.56/3,864.44 = 2,464.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.56x = 3,864.44 × 2,464.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.56x = 9,525,226.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525,226.29/2,575.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,698.31

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