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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.18, 4,080.57 and 2,568.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.18, 4,080.57 and 2,568.26 is: 3,547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.18 : 4,080.57 = 2,568.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.18/4,080.57 = 2,568.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.18x = 4,080.57 × 2,568.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.18x = 10,479,964.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479,964.71/2,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,547.50

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