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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.89, 4,087.10 and 2,545.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.89, 4,087.10 and 2,545.63 is: 3,510.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.89 : 4,087.10 = 2,545.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.89/4,087.10 = 2,545.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.89x = 4,087.10 × 2,545.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.89x = 10,404,240.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,240.52/2,963.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.33

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