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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,584.60, 3,573.66 and 2,256.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,584.60, 3,573.66 and 2,256.55 is: 3,120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,584.60 : 3,573.66 = 2,256.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,584.60/3,573.66 = 2,256.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,584.60x = 3,573.66 × 2,256.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,584.60x = 8,064,142.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064,142.47/2,584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.07

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