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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,273.37, 4,512.29 and 2,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,273.37, 4,512.29 and 2,563.66 is: 3,533.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,273.37 : 4,512.29 = 2,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,273.37/4,512.29 = 2,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,273.37x = 4,512.29 × 2,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,273.37x = 11,567,977.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,567,977.38/3,273.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.97

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