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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,804.88, 3,870.84 and 1,563.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,804.88, 3,870.84 and 1,563.12 is: 2,157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,804.88 : 3,870.84 = 1,563.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,804.88/3,870.84 = 1,563.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,804.88x = 3,870.84 × 1,563.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,804.88x = 6,050,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,050,587.42/2,804.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,157.16

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