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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,459.33, 3,394.94 and 1,563.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,459.33, 3,394.94 and 1,563.87 is: 2,158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,459.33 : 3,394.94 = 1,563.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,459.33/3,394.94 = 1,563.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,459.33x = 3,394.94 × 1,563.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,459.33x = 5,309,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,309,237.00/2,459.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.82

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