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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.14, 2,843.91 and 1,563.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.14, 2,843.91 and 1,563.77 is: 2,155.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.14 : 2,843.91 = 1,563.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.14/2,843.91 = 1,563.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.14x = 2,843.91 × 1,563.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.14x = 4,447,228.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,447,228.25/2,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.57

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