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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.15, 3,854.99 and 2,230.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.15, 3,854.99 and 2,230.67 is: 3,338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.15 : 3,854.99 = 2,230.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.15/3,854.99 = 2,230.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.15x = 3,854.99 × 2,230.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.15x = 8,599,225.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,599,225.76/2,576.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.01

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