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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,266.25, 3,394.94 and 1,563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,266.25, 3,394.94 and 1,563.35 is: 2,341.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,266.25 : 3,394.94 = 1,563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,266.25/3,394.94 = 1,563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,266.25x = 3,394.94 × 1,563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,266.25x = 5,307,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,307,454.66/2,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,341.96

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