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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,755.84, 5,632.47 and 1,563.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,755.84, 5,632.47 and 1,563.44 is: 2,344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,755.84 : 5,632.47 = 1,563.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,755.84/5,632.47 = 1,563.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,755.84x = 5,632.47 × 1,563.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,755.84x = 8,806,000.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,806,000.73/3,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,344.62

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