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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.86, 3,070.68 and 1,563.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.86, 3,070.68 and 1,563.50 is: 2,155.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.86 : 3,070.68 = 1,563.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.86/3,070.68 = 1,563.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.86x = 3,070.68 × 1,563.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.86x = 4,801,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,008.18/2,226.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,155.95

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