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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,915.48, 4,017.12 and 2,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,915.48, 4,017.12 and 2,558.68 is: 3,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,915.48 : 4,017.12 = 2,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,915.48/4,017.12 = 2,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,915.48x = 4,017.12 × 2,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,915.48x = 10,278,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,278,524.60/2,915.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,525.50

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