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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.06, 3,806.08 and 1,563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.06, 3,806.08 and 1,563.29 is: 2,157.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.06 : 3,806.08 = 1,563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.06/3,806.08 = 1,563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.06x = 3,806.08 × 1,563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.06x = 5,950,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,950,006.80/2,758.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.32

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