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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,064.34, 2,849.79 and 1,563.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,064.34, 2,849.79 and 1,563.04 is: 2,157.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,064.34 : 2,849.79 = 1,563.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,064.34/2,849.79 = 1,563.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,064.34x = 2,849.79 × 1,563.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,064.34x = 4,454,335.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,454,335.76/2,064.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.75

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