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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.73, 3,460.23 and 1,563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.73, 3,460.23 and 1,563.23 is: 2,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.73 : 3,460.23 = 1,563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.73/3,460.23 = 1,563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.73x = 3,460.23 × 1,563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.73x = 5,409,118.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,409,118.04/2,507.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,156.98

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