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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,226.95, 3,073.83 and 1,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,226.95, 3,073.83 and 1,563.97 is: 2,158.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,226.95 : 3,073.83 = 1,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,226.95/3,073.83 = 1,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,226.95x = 3,073.83 × 1,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,226.95x = 4,807,377.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,807,377.91/2,226.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.73

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