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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,687.88, 4,035.22 and 2,563.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,687.88, 4,035.22 and 2,563.25 is: 3,848.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,687.88 : 4,035.22 = 2,563.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,687.88/4,035.22 = 2,563.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,687.88x = 4,035.22 × 2,563.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,687.88x = 10,343,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343,251.08/2,687.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.10

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