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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,062.09, 2,849.58 and 1,563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,062.09, 2,849.58 and 1,563.84 is: 2,161.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,062.09 : 2,849.58 = 1,563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,062.09/2,849.58 = 1,563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,062.09x = 2,849.58 × 1,563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,062.09x = 4,456,287.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,287.19/2,062.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.05

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