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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.70, 4,076.55 and 1,563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.70, 4,076.55 and 1,563.18 is: 2,344.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.70 : 4,076.55 = 1,563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.70/4,076.55 = 1,563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.70x = 4,076.55 × 1,563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.70x = 6,372,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372,381.43/2,717.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.77

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