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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,563.93, 3,535.61 and 2,144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,563.93, 3,535.61 and 2,144.22 is: 2,956.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,563.93 : 3,535.61 = 2,144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,563.93/3,535.61 = 2,144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,563.93x = 3,535.61 × 2,144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,563.93x = 7,581,125.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,581,125.67/2,563.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,956.84

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