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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,960.59, 5,465.76 and 2,563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,960.59, 5,465.76 and 2,563.34 is: 3,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,960.59 : 5,465.76 = 2,563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,960.59/5,465.76 = 2,563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,960.59x = 5,465.76 × 2,563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,960.59x = 14,010,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,010,601.24/3,960.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.50

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