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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.07, 3,535.61 and 1,766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.07, 3,535.61 and 1,766.30 is: 2,436.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.07 : 3,535.61 = 1,766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.07/3,535.61 = 1,766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.07x = 3,535.61 × 1,766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.07x = 6,244,921.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244,921.43/2,563.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,436.51

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