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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,562.93, 3,533.66 and 2,137.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,562.93, 3,533.66 and 2,137.75 is: 2,947.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,562.93 : 3,533.66 = 2,137.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,562.93/3,533.66 = 2,137.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,562.93x = 3,533.66 × 2,137.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,562.93x = 7,554,053.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,554,053.31/2,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,947.43

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