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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,940.60, 4,056.89 and 2,567.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,940.60, 4,056.89 and 2,567.60 is: 3,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,940.60 : 4,056.89 = 2,567.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,940.60/4,056.89 = 2,567.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,940.60x = 4,056.89 × 2,567.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,940.60x = 10,416,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,416,452.85/2,940.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,542.28

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