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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.27, 4,086.24 and 2,545.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.27, 4,086.24 and 2,545.01 is: 3,509.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.27 : 4,086.24 = 2,545.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.27/4,086.24 = 2,545.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.27x = 4,086.24 × 2,545.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.27x = 10,399,501.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,399,501.23/2,963.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.47

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