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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,034.72, 2,808 and 1,563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,034.72, 2,808 and 1,563.30 is: 2,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,034.72 : 2,808 = 1,563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,034.72/2,808 = 1,563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,034.72x = 2,808 × 1,563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,034.72x = 4,389,746.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,746.40/2,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.42

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