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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,026.71, 3,037.03 and 1,563.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,026.71, 3,037.03 and 1,563.80 is: 2,343.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,026.71 : 3,037.03 = 1,563.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,026.71/3,037.03 = 1,563.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,026.71x = 3,037.03 × 1,563.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,026.71x = 4,749,284.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,749,284.51/2,026.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.35

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