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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,639.43, 3,963.24 and 2,522.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,639.43, 3,963.24 and 2,522.56 is: 3,787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,639.43 : 3,963.24 = 2,522.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,639.43/3,963.24 = 2,522.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,639.43x = 3,963.24 × 2,522.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,639.43x = 9,997,500.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997,500.79/2,639.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.75

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