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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,400.44, 3,313.23 and 1,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,400.44, 3,313.23 and 1,563.44 is: 2,157.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,400.44 : 3,313.23 = 1,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,400.44/3,313.23 = 1,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,400.44x = 3,313.23 × 1,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,400.44x = 5,180,038.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,180,038.03/2,400.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.95

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