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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,296.52, 4,941.90 and 1,563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,296.52, 4,941.90 and 1,563.88 is: 2,344.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,296.52 : 4,941.90 = 1,563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,296.52/4,941.90 = 1,563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,296.52x = 4,941.90 × 1,563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,296.52x = 7,728,538.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,728,538.57/3,296.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.45

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