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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,270.54, 4,513.41 and 2,563.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,270.54, 4,513.41 and 2,563.26 is: 3,537.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,270.54 : 4,513.41 = 2,563.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,270.54/4,513.41 = 2,563.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,270.54x = 4,513.41 × 2,563.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,270.54x = 11,569,043.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,569,043.32/3,270.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.35

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