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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,099.56, 4,670.64 and 2,563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,099.56, 4,670.64 and 2,563.74 is: 3,863.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,099.56 : 4,670.64 = 2,563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,099.56/4,670.64 = 2,563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,099.56x = 4,670.64 × 2,563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,099.56x = 11,974,306.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,974,306.59/3,099.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.23

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