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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.65, 3,378.27 and 1,563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.65, 3,378.27 and 1,563.30 is: 2,157.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.65 : 3,378.27 = 1,563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.65/3,378.27 = 1,563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.65x = 3,378.27 × 1,563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.65x = 5,281,255.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,281,255.35/2,447.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.68

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