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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,612.52, 5,419.87 and 2,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,612.52, 5,419.87 and 2,560.36 is: 3,841.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,612.52 : 5,419.87 = 2,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,612.52/5,419.87 = 2,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,612.52x = 5,419.87 × 2,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,612.52x = 13,876,827.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876,827.83/3,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.32

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