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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,063.28, 2,846.36 and 1,503.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,063.28, 2,846.36 and 1,503.50 is: 2,074.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,063.28 : 2,846.36 = 1,503.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,063.28/2,846.36 = 1,503.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,063.28x = 2,846.36 × 1,503.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,063.28x = 4,279,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,502.26/2,063.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.13

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