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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,554.63, 4,905.41 and 2,063.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,554.63, 4,905.41 and 2,063.42 is: 2,847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,554.63 : 4,905.41 = 2,063.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,554.63/4,905.41 = 2,063.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,554.63x = 4,905.41 × 2,063.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,554.63x = 10,121,943.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,121,943.85/3,554.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.53

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