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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,563.47, 2,348.62 and 1,362.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,563.47, 2,348.62 and 1,362.99 is: 2,047.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,563.47 : 2,348.62 = 1,362.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,563.47/2,348.62 = 1,362.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,563.47x = 2,348.62 × 1,362.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,563.47x = 3,201,150.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,150.97/1,563.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.47

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