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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,512.34, 5,266.08 and 1,563.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,512.34, 5,266.08 and 1,563.48 is: 2,344.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,512.34 : 5,266.08 = 1,563.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,512.34/5,266.08 = 1,563.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,512.34x = 5,266.08 × 1,563.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,512.34x = 8,233,410.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,233,410.76/3,512.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.14

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