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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,093.61, 2,887.30 and 1,563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,093.61, 2,887.30 and 1,563.78 is: 2,156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,093.61 : 2,887.30 = 1,563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,093.61/2,887.30 = 1,563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,093.61x = 2,887.30 × 1,563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,093.61x = 4,515,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,515,111.05/2,093.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.61

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