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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,136.51, 5,707.58 and 2,563.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,136.51, 5,707.58 and 2,563.89 is: 3,537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,136.51 : 5,707.58 = 2,563.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,136.51/5,707.58 = 2,563.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,136.51x = 5,707.58 × 2,563.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,136.51x = 14,633,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,633,594.47/4,136.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.67

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