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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.28, 3,071.28 and 1,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.28, 3,071.28 and 1,563.12 is: 2,157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.28 : 3,071.28 = 1,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.28/3,071.28 = 1,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.28x = 3,071.28 × 1,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.28x = 4,800,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,800,779.19/2,225.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.38

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