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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,555.52, 4,908.72 and 2,563.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,555.52, 4,908.72 and 2,563.36 is: 3,538.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,555.52 : 4,908.72 = 2,563.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,555.52/4,908.72 = 2,563.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,555.52x = 4,908.72 × 2,563.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,555.52x = 12,582,816.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582,816.50/3,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,538.95

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