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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,305.64, 3,182.96 and 1,563.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,305.64, 3,182.96 and 1,563.52 is: 2,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,305.64 : 3,182.96 = 1,563.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,305.64/3,182.96 = 1,563.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,305.64x = 3,182.96 × 1,563.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,305.64x = 4,976,621.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,976,621.62/2,305.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.46

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