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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,753.23, 5,626.77 and 1,563.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,753.23, 5,626.77 and 1,563.59 is: 2,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,753.23 : 5,626.77 = 1,563.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,753.23/5,626.77 = 1,563.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,753.23x = 5,626.77 × 1,563.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,753.23x = 8,797,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,797,933.17/3,753.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.10

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