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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,263.96, 3,123.30 and 1,564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,263.96, 3,123.30 and 1,564.12 is: 2,157.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,263.96 : 3,123.30 = 1,564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,263.96/3,123.30 = 1,564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,263.96x = 3,123.30 × 1,564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,263.96x = 4,885,216.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885,216.00/2,263.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.82

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