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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.15, 4,058.87 and 2,563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.15, 4,058.87 and 2,563.35 is: 3,840.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.15 : 4,058.87 = 2,563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.15/4,058.87 = 2,563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.15x = 4,058.87 × 2,563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.15x = 10,404,291.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,291.60/2,709.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.43

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