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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.98, 3,865.55 and 2,366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.98, 3,865.55 and 2,366.87 is: 3,551.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.98 : 3,865.55 = 2,366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.98/3,865.55 = 2,366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.98x = 3,865.55 × 2,366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.98x = 9,149,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149,223.17/2,575.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.74

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