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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.23, 4,906.58 and 2,063.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.23, 4,906.58 and 2,063.07 is: 2,847.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.23 : 4,906.58 = 2,063.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.23/4,906.58 = 2,063.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.23x = 4,906.58 × 2,063.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.23x = 10,122,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,122,607.69/3,555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.25

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