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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.28, 3,125.76 and 1,557

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.28, 3,125.76 and 1,557 is: 2,150.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.28 : 3,125.76 = 1,557 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.28/3,125.76 = 1,557/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.28x = 3,125.76 × 1,557
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.28x = 4,866,808.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,866,808.32/2,263.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,150.33

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