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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,340.62, 5,014.99 and 1,563.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,340.62, 5,014.99 and 1,563.38 is: 2,346.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,340.62 : 5,014.99 = 1,563.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,340.62/5,014.99 = 1,563.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,340.62x = 5,014.99 × 1,563.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,340.62x = 7,840,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,840,339.79/3,340.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,346.97

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