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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.91, 3,460.78 and 1,563.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.91, 3,460.78 and 1,563.86 is: 2,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.91 : 3,460.78 = 1,563.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.91/3,460.78 = 1,563.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.91x = 3,460.78 × 1,563.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.91x = 5,412,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,175.41/2,507.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.04

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