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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.56, 4,997.30 and 2,563.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.56, 4,997.30 and 2,563.65 is: 3,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.56 : 4,997.30 = 2,563.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.56/4,997.30 = 2,563.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.56x = 4,997.30 × 2,563.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.56x = 12,811,315.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811,315.33/3,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.61

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