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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.56, 3,826.61 and 2,200.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.56, 3,826.61 and 2,200.68 is: 3,284.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.56 : 3,826.61 = 2,200.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.56/3,826.61 = 2,200.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.56x = 3,826.61 × 2,200.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.56x = 8,421,144.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,421,144.09/2,563.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.94

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