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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.09, 2,850.96 and 1,564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.09, 2,850.96 and 1,564.84 is: 2,162.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.09 : 2,850.96 = 1,564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.09/2,850.96 = 1,564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.09x = 2,850.96 × 1,564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.09x = 4,461,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,461,296.25/2,063.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,162.43

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