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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,057.74, 5,595.98 and 2,563.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,057.74, 5,595.98 and 2,563.07 is: 3,534.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,057.74 : 5,595.98 = 2,563.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,057.74/5,595.98 = 2,563.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,057.74x = 5,595.98 × 2,563.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,057.74x = 14,342,847.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342,847.66/4,057.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,534.69

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