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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,625.68, 4,997.04 and 2,563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,625.68, 4,997.04 and 2,563.68 is: 3,533.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,625.68 : 4,997.04 = 2,563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,625.68/4,997.04 = 2,563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,625.68x = 4,997.04 × 2,563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,625.68x = 12,810,811.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,810,811.51/3,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.35

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