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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,063.64, 5,604.92 and 2,551.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,063.64, 5,604.92 and 2,551.64 is: 3,519.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,063.64 : 5,604.92 = 2,551.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,063.64/5,604.92 = 2,551.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,063.64x = 5,604.92 × 2,551.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,063.64x = 14,301,738.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,301,738.07/4,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,519.44

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