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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.94, 3,784.05 and 1,563.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.94, 3,784.05 and 1,563.03 is: 2,157.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.94 : 3,784.05 = 1,563.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.94/3,784.05 = 1,563.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.94x = 3,784.05 × 1,563.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.94x = 5,914,583.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,914,583.67/2,741.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.08

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