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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,963.99, 4,087.24 and 2,545.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,963.99, 4,087.24 and 2,545.73 is: 3,510.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,963.99 : 4,087.24 = 2,545.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,963.99/4,087.24 = 2,545.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,963.99x = 4,087.24 × 2,545.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,963.99x = 10,404,982.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,404,982.68/2,963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,510.47

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