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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,493.39, 3,441.20 and 1,563.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,493.39, 3,441.20 and 1,563.15 is: 2,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,493.39 : 3,441.20 = 1,563.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,493.39/3,441.20 = 1,563.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,493.39x = 3,441.20 × 1,563.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,493.39x = 5,379,103.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,103.96/2,493.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.35

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