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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,101.08, 4,651.64 and 1,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,101.08, 4,651.64 and 1,563.16 is: 2,344.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,101.08 : 4,651.64 = 1,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,101.08/4,651.64 = 1,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,101.08x = 4,651.64 × 1,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,101.08x = 7,271,257.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,271,257.58/3,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.75

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