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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,024.34, 4,538.76 and 1,563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,024.34, 4,538.76 and 1,563.28 is: 2,346.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,024.34 : 4,538.76 = 1,563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,024.34/4,538.76 = 1,563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,024.34x = 4,538.76 × 1,563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,024.34x = 7,095,352.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,095,352.73/3,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.08

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