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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,263.04, 5,883.24 and 2,562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,263.04, 5,883.24 and 2,562.07 is: 3,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,263.04 : 5,883.24 = 2,562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,263.04/5,883.24 = 2,562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,263.04x = 5,883.24 × 2,562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,263.04x = 15,073,272.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073,272.71/4,263.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,535.80

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