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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,227.36, 3,071.94 and 1,563.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,227.36, 3,071.94 and 1,563.40 is: 2,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,227.36 : 3,071.94 = 1,563.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,227.36/3,071.94 = 1,563.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,227.36x = 3,071.94 × 1,563.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,227.36x = 4,802,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,802,671.00/2,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.22

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