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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.74, 3,560.09 and 2,368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.74, 3,560.09 and 2,368.22 is: 3,264.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.74 : 3,560.09 = 2,368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.74/3,560.09 = 2,368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.74x = 3,560.09 × 2,368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.74x = 8,431,080.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,431,080.04/2,582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,264.39

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