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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,563.46, 4,916.73 and 2,146.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,563.46, 4,916.73 and 2,146.77 is: 2,962.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,563.46 : 4,916.73 = 2,146.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,563.46/4,916.73 = 2,146.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,563.46x = 4,916.73 × 2,146.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,563.46x = 10,555,063.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,555,063.88/3,563.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.03

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