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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.52, 3,514.60 and 2,516.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.52, 3,514.60 and 2,516.82 is: 3,450.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.52 : 3,514.60 = 2,516.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.52/3,514.60 = 2,516.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.52x = 3,514.60 × 2,516.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.52x = 8,845,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,845,615.57/2,563.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,450.57

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