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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,403.90, 3,316.86 and 1,564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,403.90, 3,316.86 and 1,564.52 is: 2,158.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,403.90 : 3,316.86 = 1,564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,403.90/3,316.86 = 1,564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,403.90x = 3,316.86 × 1,564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,403.90x = 5,189,277.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,277.22/2,403.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.69

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