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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,581.84, 3,557.41 and 2,369.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,581.84, 3,557.41 and 2,369.53 is: 3,264.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,581.84 : 3,557.41 = 2,369.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,581.84/3,557.41 = 2,369.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,581.84x = 3,557.41 × 2,369.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,581.84x = 8,429,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,429,374.90/2,581.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.87

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