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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,063.65, 4,233.57 and 2,503.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,063.65, 4,233.57 and 2,503.91 is: 3,460.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,063.65 : 4,233.57 = 2,503.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,063.65/4,233.57 = 2,503.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,063.65x = 4,233.57 × 2,503.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,063.65x = 10,600,457.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,600,457.09/3,063.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.08

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