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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,350.55, 3,242.67 and 1,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,350.55, 3,242.67 and 1,563.23 is: 2,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,350.55 : 3,242.67 = 1,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,350.55/3,242.67 = 1,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,350.55x = 3,242.67 × 1,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,350.55x = 5,069,039.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,069,039.02/2,350.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.53

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