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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.96, 3,121.92 and 1,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.96, 3,121.92 and 1,563.12 is: 2,156.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.96 : 3,121.92 = 1,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.96/3,121.92 = 1,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.96x = 3,121.92 × 1,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.96x = 4,879,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,879,935.59/2,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.44

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