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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,510.94, 5,266.59 and 1,563.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,510.94, 5,266.59 and 1,563.16 is: 2,344.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,510.94 : 5,266.59 = 1,563.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,510.94/5,266.59 = 1,563.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,510.94x = 5,266.59 × 1,563.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,510.94x = 8,232,522.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,232,522.82/3,510.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.82

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