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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.27, 3,529.94 and 1,563.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.27, 3,529.94 and 1,563.81 is: 2,157.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.27 : 3,529.94 = 1,563.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.27/3,529.94 = 1,563.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.27x = 3,529.94 × 1,563.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.27x = 5,520,147.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,147.65/2,558.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.77

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