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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.22, 3,563.63 and 1,496.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.22, 3,563.63 and 1,496.71 is: 2,245.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.22 : 3,563.63 = 1,496.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.22/3,563.63 = 1,496.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.22x = 3,563.63 × 1,496.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.22x = 5,333,723.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,333,723.24/2,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.57

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