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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.52, 4,906.54 and 2,063.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.52, 4,906.54 and 2,063.57 is: 2,847.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.52 : 4,906.54 = 2,063.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.52/4,906.54 = 2,063.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.52x = 4,906.54 × 2,063.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.52x = 10,124,988.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124,988.75/3,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.68

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