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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.56, 4,223.97 and 2,590.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.56, 4,223.97 and 2,590.61 is: 3,571.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.56 : 4,223.97 = 2,590.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.56/4,223.97 = 2,590.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.56x = 4,223.97 × 2,590.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.56x = 10,942,637.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,942,637.80/3,063.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,571.88

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