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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,913.24, 4,015.96 and 2,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,913.24, 4,015.96 and 2,560.60 is: 3,529.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,913.24 : 4,015.96 = 2,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,913.24/4,015.96 = 2,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,913.24x = 4,015.96 × 2,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,913.24x = 10,283,267.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,283,267.18/2,913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,529.84

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