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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.55, 3,377.58 and 1,563.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.55, 3,377.58 and 1,563.35 is: 2,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.55 : 3,377.58 = 1,563.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.55/3,377.58 = 1,563.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.55x = 3,377.58 × 1,563.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.55x = 5,280,339.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280,339.69/2,448.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.52

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