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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.44, 3,866.47 and 2,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.44, 3,866.47 and 2,259.10 is: 3,407.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.44 : 3,866.47 = 2,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.44/3,866.47 = 2,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.44x = 3,866.47 × 2,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.44x = 8,734,742.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,734,742.38/2,563.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,407.43

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