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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,495.04, 3,442.68 and 1,563

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,495.04, 3,442.68 and 1,563 is: 2,156.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,495.04 : 3,442.68 = 1,563 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,495.04/3,442.68 = 1,563/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,495.04x = 3,442.68 × 1,563
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,495.04x = 5,380,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,908.84/2,495.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.64

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