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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,222.81, 4,829.56 and 2,563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,222.81, 4,829.56 and 2,563.07 is: 3,840.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,222.81 : 4,829.56 = 2,563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,222.81/4,829.56 = 2,563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,222.81x = 4,829.56 × 2,563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,222.81x = 12,378,469.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,378,469.79/3,222.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.89

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