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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,044.59, 4,565.25 and 1,563.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,044.59, 4,565.25 and 1,563.21 is: 2,343.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,044.59 : 4,565.25 = 1,563.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,044.59/4,565.25 = 1,563.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,044.59x = 4,565.25 × 1,563.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,044.59x = 7,136,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,136,444.45/3,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,343.98

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