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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.31, 4,917.53 and 2,030.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.31, 4,917.53 and 2,030.29 is: 2,801.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.31 : 4,917.53 = 2,030.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.31/4,917.53 = 2,030.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.31x = 4,917.53 × 2,030.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.31x = 9,983,989.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,983,989.54/3,563.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,801.88

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