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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,411.10, 5,115.45 and 1,563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,411.10, 5,115.45 and 1,563.10 is: 2,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,411.10 : 5,115.45 = 1,563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,411.10/5,115.45 = 1,563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,411.10x = 5,115.45 × 1,563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,411.10x = 7,995,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,995,959.90/3,411.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.10

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