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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,024.67, 3,038.49 and 1,563.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,024.67, 3,038.49 and 1,563.60 is: 2,346.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,024.67 : 3,038.49 = 1,563.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,024.67/3,038.49 = 1,563.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,024.67x = 3,038.49 × 1,563.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,024.67x = 4,750,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,982.96/2,024.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.55

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