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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,028.97, 4,521.84 and 2,563.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,028.97, 4,521.84 and 2,563.63 is: 3,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,028.97 : 4,521.84 = 2,563.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,028.97/4,521.84 = 2,563.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,028.97x = 4,521.84 × 2,563.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,028.97x = 11,592,324.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,592,324.68/3,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,827.15

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