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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.10, 3,854.90 and 2,230.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.10, 3,854.90 and 2,230.61 is: 3,337.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.10 : 3,854.90 = 2,230.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.10/3,854.90 = 2,230.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.10x = 3,854.90 × 2,230.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.10x = 8,598,793.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,598,793.70/2,576.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,337.91

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