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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,582.14, 3,563.34 and 1,463.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,582.14, 3,563.34 and 1,463.11 is: 2,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,582.14 : 3,563.34 = 1,463.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,582.14/3,563.34 = 1,463.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,582.14x = 3,563.34 × 1,463.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,582.14x = 5,213,558.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,558.39/2,582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.08

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