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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,047.65, 3,071.58 and 1,563.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,047.65, 3,071.58 and 1,563.66 is: 2,345.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,047.65 : 3,071.58 = 1,563.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,047.65/3,071.58 = 1,563.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,047.65x = 3,071.58 × 1,563.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,047.65x = 4,802,906.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,906.78/2,047.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.57

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