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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,001.68, 4,153.68 and 2,558.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,001.68, 4,153.68 and 2,558.88 is: 3,540.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,001.68 : 4,153.68 = 2,558.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,001.68/4,153.68 = 2,558.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,001.68x = 4,153.68 × 2,558.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,001.68x = 10,628,768.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,628,768.68/3,001.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.94

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