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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.12, 3,377.52 and 1,564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.12, 3,377.52 and 1,564.32 is: 2,158.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.12 : 3,377.52 = 1,564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.12/3,377.52 = 1,564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.12x = 3,377.52 × 1,564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.12x = 5,283,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,283,522.09/2,448.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.20

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