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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.71, 4,159.18 and 2,563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.71, 4,159.18 and 2,563.81 is: 3,854.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.71 : 4,159.18 = 2,563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.71/4,159.18 = 2,563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.71x = 4,159.18 × 2,563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.71x = 10,663,347.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663,347.28/2,766.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.16

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