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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,032.63, 5,565.78 and 2,539.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,032.63, 5,565.78 and 2,539.53 is: 3,505.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,032.63 : 5,565.78 = 2,539.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,032.63/5,565.78 = 2,539.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,032.63x = 5,565.78 × 2,539.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,032.63x = 14,134,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,134,465.28/4,032.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,505.02

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