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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,447.94, 3,376.49 and 1,563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,447.94, 3,376.49 and 1,563.35 is: 2,156.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,447.94 : 3,376.49 = 1,563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,447.94/3,376.49 = 1,563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,447.94x = 3,376.49 × 1,563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,447.94x = 5,278,610.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,278,610.94/2,447.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.35

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