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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,576.34, 3,855.26 and 2,230.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,576.34, 3,855.26 and 2,230.85 is: 3,338.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,576.34 : 3,855.26 = 2,230.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,576.34/3,855.26 = 2,230.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,576.34x = 3,855.26 × 2,230.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,576.34x = 8,600,521.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,600,521.99/2,576.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,338.27

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