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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,052.27, 3,074.76 and 1,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,052.27, 3,074.76 and 1,563.84 is: 2,342.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,052.27 : 3,074.76 = 1,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,052.27/3,074.76 = 1,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,052.27x = 3,074.76 × 1,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,052.27x = 4,808,432.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,808,432.68/2,052.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,342.98

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