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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.36, 3,534.68 and 1,713.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.36, 3,534.68 and 1,713.08 is: 2,363.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.36 : 3,534.68 = 1,713.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.36/3,534.68 = 1,713.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.36x = 3,534.68 × 1,713.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.36x = 6,055,163.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,055,163.38/2,562.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.12

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