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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.34, 4,425.69 and 1,564.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.34, 4,425.69 and 1,564.35 is: 2,345.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.34 : 4,425.69 = 1,564.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.34/4,425.69 = 1,564.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.34x = 4,425.69 × 1,564.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.34x = 6,923,308.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,923,308.62/2,951.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,345.82

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