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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,578, 3,535.86 and 2,266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,578, 3,535.86 and 2,266.96 is: 3,109.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,578 : 3,535.86 = 2,266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,578/3,535.86 = 2,266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,578x = 3,535.86 × 2,266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,578x = 8,015,653.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,015,653.19/2,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.25

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