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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,597.24, 3,565.12 and 2,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,597.24, 3,565.12 and 2,295.92 is: 3,151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,597.24 : 3,565.12 = 2,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,597.24/3,565.12 = 2,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,597.24x = 3,565.12 × 2,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,597.24x = 8,185,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,185,230.31/2,597.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,151.51

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