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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,440.26, 3,661.92 and 1,563.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,440.26, 3,661.92 and 1,563.42 is: 2,346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,440.26 : 3,661.92 = 1,563.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,440.26/3,661.92 = 1,563.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,440.26x = 3,661.92 × 1,563.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,440.26x = 5,725,118.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,725,118.97/2,440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.11

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