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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.06, 3,560.46 and 2,228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.06, 3,560.46 and 2,228.44 is: 3,074.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.06 : 3,560.46 = 2,228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.06/3,560.46 = 2,228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.06x = 3,560.46 × 2,228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.06x = 7,934,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,934,271.48/2,581.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.04

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