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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,350.76, 4,626.36 and 2,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,350.76, 4,626.36 and 2,563.44 is: 3,539.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,350.76 : 4,626.36 = 2,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,350.76/4,626.36 = 2,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,350.76x = 4,626.36 × 2,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,350.76x = 11,859,396.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,859,396.28/3,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.32

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